bruiser vs gladiator

bruiser

noun
  • A professional boxer. 

  • A tall, strong, heavily built person, usually a man, especially one prone to physical violence; a strong and tough person. 

  • In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment. 

  • A machine for bruising oats. 

  • A person who enjoys arguing with others. 

gladiator

noun
  • A professional boxer. 

  • A disputant in a public controversy or debate. 

  • A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal. 

verb
  • To act aggressively toward others. 

  • To fight as entertainment for others. 

  • To debate or argue. 

  • To compete in a public contest. 

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