strongman

noun
UK: /ˈstrɒŋ.mæn/
US: /ˈstrɑːŋ.mæn/

  1. A leader who rules by force and is not afraid to use violence.

    1. The strongman took control of the small country.
    2. The people feared the strongman's regime due to its human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.

  2. A person who is very strong physically, often in a circus or sideshow.

    1. The strongman lifted a car with his bare hands.
    2. The circus featured a strongman who bent steel bars and performed incredible feats of strength.

Synonyms

despot tyrant autocrat muscleman dictator

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strongman" in English means: A leader who rules by force and is not afraid to use violence., A person who is very strong physically, often in a circus or sideshow..

The phonetic transcription of "strongman" is /ˈstrɒŋ.mæn/ in British English and /ˈstrɑːŋ.mæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strongman": despot, tyrant, autocrat, muscleman, dictator.

Example usage of "strongman": "The strongman took control of the small country.". More examples on the page.