Hoodlum

Synonyms of hoodlum

• delinquent
• ruffian
• thug

Antonyms of hoodlum

• law-abiding citizen
• upstanding citizen
• model citizen

Collocations of hoodlum

violent criminal

Frequency: 70 %

The hoodlum was known to be a violent criminal in the neighborhood.

gang member

Frequency: 60 %

The hoodlum was arrested for being a gang member involved in illegal activities.

street thug

Frequency: 50 %

The hoodlum was identified as a street thug terrorizing the local businesses.

criminal element

Frequency: 45 %

The neighborhood was plagued by the presence of a criminal element including hoodlums.

Idiomatic Expressions for hoodlum

• Phrase: hoodlum gang
  Meaning: refers to a group of criminals or thugs
  Usage: The city has been plagued by a hoodlum gang causing chaos in the streets.