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strongman

DEFINITIONS OF: strongman

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n a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence

“he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman
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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