HyperDic: strongman

English > 2 senses of the word strongman:
NOUNperson strongmana man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
person strongmana powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence
strongman > pronunciation
Soundsstrao'ngmae.n
Rhymesafghan / Afghan ... Yucatan: 118 rhymes with aen...
English > strongman: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus.
Broaderperformer, performing artistAn entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
English > strongman: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence.
Example"he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman"
Broaderdictator, potentateA ruler who is unconstrained by law

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