Used in a Sentence

hooliganism

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for hooliganism.

Editorial note

That level of hooliganism at games and around the stadiums is a mostly a thing of the past.

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Quick take

unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of hooliganism gathered in one view.

noun

unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for hooliganism.

Example sentences

1

That level of hooliganism at games and around the stadiums is a mostly a thing of the past.

2

There is very little hooliganism in international football, nor would anyone have any energy for it in the searing heat.

3

So sure, you pick a high-test bike absolutely not intended for anything but urban hooliganism.

4

They've also been banned from Israeli stadiums in the past for hooliganism.

5

I suspect the only remaining point of disagreement is whether the level of hooliganism of Maccabi fans warranted the ban.

6

Furthermore Maccabee fans have a reputation for hooliganism in Israel itself.

7

But in the instances of hooliganism, stadium bans are common!

8

I've read multiple comparisons between US groups like Patriot Front and the Proud Boys and hooliganism in terms of the culture and demographics.

9

Sure there is the occasional riot, hooliganism etc.

10

Iran needs semi-pro, British, well organized, taking-hooliganism-as-a-serious-hobby, with many years experience hooligans.

11

Yeah, bans are rare because hooliganism is rare.

12

It was a little pocket-size tin of hooliganism.

Quote examples

1

Do you think Pussyriot would be free today if there were no laws against "hooliganism and incitement of religious hatred"?

2

Being accused of "scientific hooliganism" by a worthy adversary sounds like a new personal goal.

3

He dubbed the hack "scientific hooliganism", and "an outrage against the traditions of the Royal Institution".

4

If your point is "hooliganism happens and is treated on a case-by-case basis, in some circumstances warranting bans" then my response would be to agree, though I still hold that such hooliganism is rare.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use hooliganism in a sentence?

That level of hooliganism at games and around the stadiums is a mostly a thing of the past.

What does hooliganism mean?

unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans

What part of speech is hooliganism?

hooliganism is commonly used as noun.