Synonyms for bruiser
Definitions
- n. 1
In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
Forms
- Plural
- bruisers → bulls, strappers, pugilists, thugs…
Example sentences
- bull He is not going to die. He is as strong as a bull.
- boxer The boxer weaved out the way to avoid getting hit.
- thug The police officer abused his power over the thug.
By length
- 4 letters
- bull1, thug1
- 5 letters
- boxer2
- 8 letters
- pugilist3, strapper
- 11 letters
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The small number after each word is its number of syllables (boxer2 = 2 syllables).