Synonyms for thug Found 7 synonyms across 1 meaning for “thug”. an aggressive and violent young criminal (noun) hoodhoodlumgoonpunktoughtoughiestrong-armer Explore Related Words Rhymes with thugSynonyms for hoodSynonyms for hoodlumSynonyms for goonSynonyms for punkSynonyms for tough Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor