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bruiser

[broo-zer] / ˈbru zər /
NOUN
fighter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assailant boxer champion combatant mercenary militant opponent soldier tanker warlord warrior
STRONG
GI aggressor antagonist battler belligerent brawler bully competitor contender contestant disputant duelist gladiator heavy pugilist rival scrapper slugger wildcat
WEAK
jouster person-at-arms punching bag serviceperson
Antonyms
WEAK
peacemaker
NOUN
gangster
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bandit criminal crook hoodlum hooligan mobster racketeer robber soldier thug
STRONG
dealer desperado goon hood mafioso pusher ruffian tough
WEAK
hit person member of the family
Antonyms
STRONGEST
law police
NOUN
goon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hooligan thug
STRONG
bozo dope gorilla hood jerk lummox moron nincompoop ninny sap tough guy
WEAK
strong-arm
NOUN
pugilist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
prizefighter
STRONG
boxer
NOUN
tough
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hooligan rough thug
STRONG
brute bully criminal gangster goon hood hoodlum punk roughneck rowdy ruffian villain
NOUN
toughie
Synonyms
STRONG
brute bully criminal gangster goon hood hoodlum hooligan mug punk rough roughneck rowdy ruffian thug villain

Example Sentences

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She is the ultimate bruiser, a prolific trash-talker and a notorious pest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

"I've heard a lot about him," replied the Bok bruiser.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2024

The Chargers are expected to pound the ball with 238-pound bruiser Gus Edwards and reclamation project J.K.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Inej turned to run, but her path was blocked by a huge bruiser, his blue velvet coat stretched tight across his big shoulders.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo