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gladiator

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of gladiator

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
  • the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners
Synonyms of gladiator

boxer, fighter, prizefighter, pug, pugilist
Words Related to gladiator

palooka, slugger, stumblebum

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