Dictionary definition of ruffian

1. The ruffian's reputation as a troublemaker spread throughout the neighborhood.
2. The police were on high alert, prepared to handle any ruffian activity during the protest.
3. The shopkeeper installed security cameras to deter ruffians from stealing.
4. The brave citizen confronted the ruffian, defending an elderly person from harm.
5. The community worked together to identify and report the ruffians causing disturbances in the area.
6. The ruffian threatened the pedestrians on the dark street.
7. We must avoid confrontations with ruffians in this neighborhood.
8. The bouncer removed the ruffian from the nightclub.
9. The ruffian's menacing presence made people uneasy.
10. He tried to reform the young ruffian through mentorship.
11. The police arrested the ruffian after the bar fight.
12. The ruffian's tattoos and scars told a story of his past.
13. A group of ruffians vandalized the park last night.
14. The ruffian's reputation for violence was well-known.
15. She encountered a ruffian while walking through the alley.
16. The ruffian's intimidating demeanor masked his insecurity.
17. The community rallied against the presence of ruffians.
18. The ruffian's actions were a detriment to the neighborhood.
19. He tried to reason with the ruffian to avoid a fight.
20. The ruffian's gang was involved in criminal activities.
21. The ruffian's arrest marked a turning point in his life.
22. The town had its share of ruffians, but most were harmless.
23. The bar refused entry to anyone who looked like a ruffian.
24. The ruffian's aggressive behavior landed him in jail.
25. The ruffian's threats were taken seriously by the community.