bruisers
Big intimidating types
Bruisers is the plural of bruiser, a large, tough person who looks like they could handle themselves in a fight.
The word suggests physical intimidation without necessarily implying violence: A couple of bruisers stood guard at the door.
It can be affectionate when describing big, sturdy people, especially children or athletes.
Habitual fist-fighter
- pugilistProfessional fist fighter
- boxerCombat sport competitor
- sluggerPowerful baseball batter
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
goon · hooligan · thug · tough · roughneck · scrapper · streetfighter · bouncer
Having well-developed sinews
- hulkingMassive and unwieldy
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
- stockyShort and solidly built
powerhouse · heavyweight · barrel-chested · broad-shouldered · strapping · meaty · bulky · massive
One who ensures compliance
- goonEnforcer or simpleton
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
- defensive linemanFront-seven pass rusher
front row · lock · prop · power forward · bodyguard · blocker · tackler · hitter
Conveying threat or danger
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
stern · scowling · glowering · no-nonsense · gruff · surly · unfriendly · unapproachable
brawler
Habitual fist-fighter
enforcer · goon · hooligan · thug · tough · roughneck · scrapper · streetfighter · bouncer · henchman
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
stocky · powerhouse · heavyweight · barrel-chested · broad-shouldered · strapping · meaty · bulky · massive · imposing
enforcer
One who ensures compliance
- goonEnforcer or simpleton
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
defensive lineman · front row · lock · prop · power forward · bodyguard · blocker · tackler · hitter · checker
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
formidable · stern · scowling · glowering · no-nonsense · gruff · surly · unfriendly · unapproachable · stone-faced
bruisersweaklings
Physically or mentally feeble people
runts · shrimps · lightweights · featherweights · beanpoles
bruiserspacifists
Those opposing all warfare
gentle giants · peacemakers · sweethearts · lambs · pussycats
bruiserspushovers
Those easily persuaded
softies · cream puffs · milquetoasts · sissies · pansies
- bruised egoHurt self-regard
- bruised upShowing injury discoloration
- bruised ribsInjured bones protecting lungs
- bruised fruitProduce with impact marks
- bruise cream
- bone bruiseDamage within skeletal tissue