Ruffianly: alternatives and connections

To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes.

Pertaining to, or like, a beast; brutal.

punishingly harsh; "the brutal summer sun"; "a brutal winter"

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of, a brute beast. Hence: Brutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless; as, brute violence.

Any violent and irregular motion or agitation; a violent shaking; a tumult; a commotion.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

A ruffian; a bravo; a destroyer.

A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian.

the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst…

the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst…

Like a dog; having the bad qualities of a dog; churlish; growling; brutal.

Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive grief of anxiety; insanity; madness.

The act of breaking out or bursting forth; as: (a) A violent throwing out of flames, lava, etc., as from a volcano of a fissure in the…

Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction; violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties; madness; rage.

The condition of returning frequently; occurrence often repeated; common occurence; as, the frequency of crimes; the frequency of mira…

A bully; a bravo; a ruffian; an assassin.

(Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran; "Had crimes include apostasy from…