pugilist [noun]

Definition of pugilist:

someone who fights with his fists for sport

Synonyms of pugilist:

● Boxer

● Bruiser

● Fighter

● Battler

● Combatant

● Contestant

● Gladiator

● Slugger

● Brawler

● Competitor

● Contender

● Prizefighter

● Militant


Opposite/Antonyms of pugilist:

● Peacemaker


Sentence/Example of pugilist:

They had rendered the pugilist helpless while they were robbing him.