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Pugilist (Noun)

Meaning

Someone who fights with his fists for sport.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The renowned pugilist was known for his lightning-fast jabs and devastating hooks in the ring.
  • As a young pugilist, he had to fight to make a name for himself in the competitive boxing scene.
  • The crowd roared as the pugilist landed a series of crushing blows, ultimately leading to his opponent's defeat.
  • Despite his rugged exterior, the pugilist was a poet at heart and often wrote about his experiences in the ring.
  • In his prime, the pugilist was nearly unbeatable, with a record of 20 wins and only 2 losses.

Synonyms

  • Boxer

Hypernyms

  • Belligerent
  • Scrapper
  • Combatant
  • Fighter

Hyponyms

  • Light Flyweight
  • Stumblebum
  • Junior Featherweight
  • Light Welterweight
  • Featherweight
  • Junior Welterweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Prizefighter
  • Puncher
  • Welterweight
  • Heavyweight
  • Lightweight
  • Light Middleweight
  • Slugger
  • Junior Middleweight
  • Bantamweight
  • Sparring Partner
  • Flyweight
  • Junior Lightweight

Related Words

  • Pugilism (noun)
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