hooliganism
hooliganism — noun
1. behaviour in which people fight, damage property, or create a noisy disturbance
behaviour in which people fight, damage property, or create a noisy disturbance in public places, usually carried out by a group acting together
Football hooliganism led to stricter security at stadiums after the 2023 final.
collocation: football hooliganism / sports hooliganism
Theo's family moved away from the neighbourhood because of the constant hooliganism near the station.
pattern: hooliganism as a reason for relocation
The mayor of Marseille promised to crack down on hooliganism after several shops were vandalised.
Aiko was shocked by the damage from hooliganism on the streets near the stadium.
Police launched a special unit to tackle hooliganism during the international tournament.
- vandalism
focuses on destruction of property; does not necessarily involve fighting or group behaviour
- rowdiness
much milder — noisy or rough behaviour that is not usually violent or criminal
- disorderly conduct
a legal term covering a range of public-order offences; formal and institutional
- thuggery
implies brutal, intimidating violence by individuals or gangs; stronger negative connotation
- peacefulness
a state of calm public order, free from disturbance
- civility
polite, orderly public behaviour that respects others
文法句型
hooliganism + verb (erupted / broke out / spread)
verb + hooliganism (tackle / combat / crack down on)
用法筆記
Frequently appears in news reports about public order and sports events. The word itself does not specify who is committing the acts, though it often implies groups of young people, especially sports fans.