thug

A cutthroat or ruffian; a hoodlum.

One of a group of professional criminals, devotees of Kali, who robbed and murdered travelers in northern India until the mid-1800s.

A member of a confraternity of professional assassins and robbers formerly infesting India, chiefly in the central and northern provinces.

Hence A cutthroat; a ruffian; a rough.

One of an association of robbers and murderers in India who practiced murder by stealthy approaches, and from religious motives. They have been nearly exterminated by the British government.

An assassin; a ruffian; a rough.

A criminal with intimidating mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, especially for hire.

One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.

an aggressive and violent young criminal