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ruffian in German

ruffian in German is Raubein — ruffian means a violent, lawless, or thuggish person.

ruffian in German

Raubein
noun
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.

What does "ruffian" mean?

  1. noun A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
    "A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street."
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ruffian in a sentence

  • A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street.
  • He was dismissed as a ruffian, though he later proved surprisingly gentle.

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What is "ruffian" in German?

"ruffian" in German is Raubein. ruffian means: A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.

How do you use "ruffian" in a sentence?

Example: "A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street." In German, "ruffian" is Raubein.

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