Thuggery
/ˈθʌɡəri/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Thuggery implies disapproval and is used to condemn violent behaviors, often linked to criminality. 
The mayor denounced the thuggery that had taken over the downtown area.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Context
Often used in news reports to describe unruly behavior by groups, such as gangs or hooligans. 
Headlines reported increased thuggery among rival fans after the football match.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Aggression
Thuggery can also refer to non-physical aggression, like intimidation or bullying. 
She felt the corporation's negotiation tactics bordered on thuggery.