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strongman
DEFINITIONS OF:
strongman
1
n
a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence
“he is determined to bring down the Iraqi
strongman
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Type of:
dictator
,
potentate
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
n
a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
Type of:
performer
,
performing artist
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
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