The meaning of Bruiser

noun

A person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons.

Usage examples:

She knew now he was not sleeping, and had been murdered by the assassins who lay dead on her floor.

noun

A robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.

Usage examples:

The bandit produced a weapon and demanded money

noun

An armed thief, esp. (in older use) one who attacks people while they are traveling

Usage examples:

Bandits attacked the travelers just outside of town.

noun

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable.

Usage examples:

He is a ranting, domineering bully

verb

Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).

Usage examples:

Her 11- year-old son has been constantly bullied at school

adjective

Very good; excellent.

Usage examples:

The statue really looked bully

noun

An insulting word for someone, usually a young person, whose way of dressing, speaking, and behaving is thought to show their lack of education and low social class

noun

A member of a gang of violent criminals.

Usage examples:

Gangsters threatened to kill him if he did not cooperate in the theft

noun

A member of an organized group of violent criminals

noun

A man who uses a gun to commit a crime or terrorist act.

Usage examples:

A gang of masked gunmen

noun

A criminal who uses a gun

Usage examples:

The gunman ordered the couple to toss their cash onto the floor.

noun

A man who is paid to murder someone

noun

A hooded sweatshirt, jacket, or other top.

Usage examples:

Sporty track pants and lurex-striped hoodies

noun

A sweatshirt (= cotton clothing for the upper body) that has a hood to cover the head

noun

A person who engages in crime and violence; a hooligan or gangster.

Usage examples:

They were the ‘professional’ gangsters of new york, hoodlums and racketeers

noun

A criminal, esp. one who is a member of a group

Usage examples:

Hoodlums robbed two people in a convenience store, police said.

noun

A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.

Usage examples:

A drunken hooligan

noun

A person or thing that kills.

Usage examples:

There's a killer on the loose

adjective

Denoting a person or thing that kills.

Usage examples:

A killer virus

noun

Someone or something that causes someone or something to die

Usage examples:

The police haven’t found the killer yet., heart disease is a killer (= cause of death)., the test w…

noun

A person who attacks and robs another in a public place.

Usage examples:

The mugger snatched my purse and ran away

noun

A large indian crocodile with a short snout.

Usage examples:

While in india the number of muggers and gharials are growing in large numbers, salt-water crocodil…

noun

A person who attacks people in order to steal their money

noun

A person who commits murder.

Usage examples:

Convicted murderers

noun

Someone who illegally and intentionally kills another person

Usage examples:

A convicted murderer was executed in north carolina yesterday., a mass murderer (= someone who has …

noun

A hooligan or petty criminal.

Usage examples:

But why, if they can respond so zealously to this kind of pressure, can they not respond to the oth…

adjective

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

Usage examples:

They had to carry the victim across the rough, stony ground

adverb

In a manner that lacks gentleness; harshly or violently.

Usage examples:

Treat 'em rough but treat 'em fair

noun

A disreputable and violent person.

Usage examples:

The rear of the column was attacked by roughs

noun

A violent person, especially one involved in crime.

noun

A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Usage examples:

Four commercial aircraft were hijacked by terrorists

adjective

Unlawfully using violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Usage examples:

A terrorist organization

noun

Someone who uses violent action, or threats of violent action, for political purposes

Usage examples:

Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs., there has been an increase in terrorist at…

noun

A violent person, especially a criminal.

Usage examples:

He was attacked by a gang of thugs

adjective

(of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.

Usage examples:

Tough rucksacks for climbers

noun

A rough and violent man.

Usage examples:

A gang of toughs

verb

Endure a period of hardship or difficulty.

noun

A person who deliberately destroys or damages property belonging to others.

Usage examples:

The rear window of the car was smashed by vandals

noun

A person, often in a group, who intentionally damages public or private property

Usage examples:

The mayor promised to crack down on vandalism., the teenager was accused of vandalizing cars.

noun

A member of a violent criminal organization, involved especially with illegal drugs, that started in jamaica and now also operates in the uk