abductor

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arsonist

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assailant

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assassin

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attacker

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bomber

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convict

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y29udmljdA&hash=a1346310ad0f0504387e6c6477c517aa3ca8791b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

escapee

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felon

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fugitive

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housebreaker

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"hoodlum" is an American slang term that appeared in the late 19th century, particularly in San Francisco, to describe young street criminals or gang members. Its exact origin is uncertain, though it may derive from German or Irish immigrant slang. The word conveys lawlessness, violence, or antisocial behavior and was widely used in newspapers, police reports, and literature to describe troublemakers. It is clearly derogatory, used to condemn criminal or disorderly behavior, and is not neutral; it often carries a sense of social threat or danger.

What is the origin of the term "hoodlum" and how is it used?

hoodlum

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hitman

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intruder

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joyrider

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killer

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murderer

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murderess

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offender

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outlaw

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=b3V0bGF3&hash=3487ed4eabf28d6d9312a86370b245a8ee246e5a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

perpetrator

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pirate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGlyYXRl&hash=a9e30589fa42a534dfd56b69a5b9636d2d5f660f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

prisoner

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHJpc29uZXI&hash=8221ca8eaa7ee2312233879768898354e2d62863&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

raider

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmFpZGVy&hash=9e02f236dad7dfdcbacee9894e149b992d765568&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

rapist

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serial killer

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terrorist

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGVycm9yaXN0&hash=25663d65fd077bc6f5f1bb3143f3f43ae74b20a4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

thug

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traitor

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vandal

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gunman

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gunwoman

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Violent Offenders

English Words for "Violent Offenders"