Synonyms for

Hooligans

Verb / ˈhu:lɪgʌnz / Another word for hooligans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hooligans are people who engage in rowdy, violent, or destructive behavior, typically in a group.

Synonyms & similar words

roughneck yobo yobbo ruffian tough rowdy hooligan bully yob thugs delinquents vandals ruffians troublemakers miscreants hoodlums bullyboys yobs rioters roughnecks goons hoolies rascals rowdies bruisers punks aggressors rabble-rousers brutes

Example sentences

  1. The hooligans broke windows and started fights.
  2. The police arrested the hooligans for causing trouble.
  3. The hooligans vandalized the school property.
  4. The hooligans shouted insults at the opposing team's fans.
  5. The hooligans disrupted the peaceful protest.

Quotes

  • Soccer hooligans are an absolute disgrace. They ruin the sport for everyone else. - David Beckham
  • “Hooliganism is not a game, it's a disease. - Vladimir Putin
  • “Hooligans are not football fans. They are criminals. - Michel Platini

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