Synonyms of pugilist

pugilist

noun

as in boxer

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists

a pugilist with the trademark of the boxing ring: a nose that showed signs of having been broken on more than one occasion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boxer
• fighter
• gladiator
• prizefighter
• pug
• slugger
• middleweight
• heavyweight
• welterweight
• bantamweight
• featherweight
• palooka
• lightweight
• flyweight
• light heavyweight
• cruiserweight
• stumblebum
• superheavyweight