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Synonyms for goon

a person who treats others violently and roughly, especially for hire

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Synonyms for goon

an awkward stupid person

an aggressive and violent young criminal

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Law Minister said that the workers of Tahir-ul-Qadri had injured seven police officials including an SHO and his 'goonda' force had also burnt a police station.
I am also a goonda (a Hindi word which means 'lumpen element').
In the game, you play as Rajjo in a war of the Gulab Gang vs Goonda gang of Sumitra Devi.
He said no goonda raj or so called monarch in the name of democracy would be allowed to flourish.
Middlemen and goonda (hooligan) play the important role to keep the Pradhan in the position for a long time.
Her daily journey from one employer to the next took her past a street corner where a goonda (thug) hung out.
On the fourth day, when she still refused to work, one of the madam's thugs, called a goonda, wrestled her to the floor and banged her head against the concrete until she passed out.
There were goonda (hooligan)-Sikh riots." in the first days widespread pillaging of Sikh homes and retail stores produced a vast redistribution of consumer goods, the symbols of affluence otherwise beyond the reach of rioters.
"Everyone knows how TMC has turned the republic into 'goonda tantra', BJP has been preventing from putting its viewpoint before the public.
After moving the censure motion, Speaker Durrani said: 'They called me a goonda (ruffian) and dictator, yet, I don't bear any grudge for this.'
Chapter 16 talks about goonda raj (rule of gangster), that is to highlight the intrinsic link between one's caste and honour associated with it.
They are compelled to pay illegal 'Adda charges' which is akin to 'goonda tax' paid by them.
Similarly, at least 59 cases and 103 Qalandras were registered under Goonda Act and 104 people were arrested whereas 242 cases and 407 Qalandras were registered and 380 accused were arrested under Habitual Offender Act during the last three days.