What is another word for badman?

Pronunciation: [bˈadmən] (IPA)

The word "badman" is a slang term used to refer to a person who is considered dangerous or tough. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably to describe such individuals. These include "thug," "gangster," "hoodlum," "criminal," "outlaw," "ruffian," "scoundrel," "delinquent," "miscreant," "villain," and "rogue." Each of these words has its own unique connotations, but they all share the common thread of referring to someone who is involved in illegal or immoral activities. It's important to choose the right synonym depending on the context and the level of severity of the situation at hand.

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What are the hypernyms for Badman?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Badman

"The name is from the Old French of Earth-badman.
"Warlord of Kor"
Terry Gene Carr
He might have taken a suggestion from Bunyan; who besides his great religious allegory and the curious life of Mr. badman, couched a moral lesson in a description of the actual tradesman of his time.
"English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century"
Leslie Stephen
Indeed there are very good internal reasons for thinking that no less a person than Thackeray must have known Mr. badman.
"The English Novel"
George Saintsbury

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