Pugilist

/ˈpju(ː).d͡ʒəlɪst/

Synonyms for "pugilist" (79 found)

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heavyweight pugilistwelterweight pugilist

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boxing pugilistfamous pugilistnoted pugilistprofessional pugilistpugilism historypugilist career

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I remained in the study, turning the whole matter over and over in my head, and feeling as sombre as ever I had done in my life. What was the past of this Trevor, pugilist, traveller, and gold-digger, and how had he placed himself in the power of this acid-faced seaman?

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I laugh and hoot at ye, ye cricket-players, ye pugilists, ye deaf Burkes and blind Bendigoes!

Source: wiktionary

In 1925, boxer shorts were unleashed on the world: loose-fitting underwear for men, featuring an elastic waistband inspired by the shorts worn by boxers. It was underwear for the inner pugilist.

Source: wiktionary

President Obama's style leaves liberal activists in the Democratic Party cold. They prefer a pugilist fighting for principle over a pragmatist agreeing to compromises. Can the president reignite the enthusiasm of his party's core supporters by November?

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