navy seal
Maritime special operative
A Navy SEAL is a member of the U.S.
Navy's elite special operations force, trained for sea, air, and land missions—hence the acronym.
SEALs conduct counterterrorism, reconnaissance, and direct action operations in the most demanding environments.
The term has become shorthand for extreme physical and mental toughness: He trains like a Navy SEAL.
- commandoSpecial operations soldier
- special forcesElite unconventional warfare troops
- special opsElite covert military forces
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- covertIntentionally concealed
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- machomachismo, macho man, alpha male, tough guy, bravado
- military scoutsscouts, ranger, vanguard, pathfinder, reconnaissance
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Non-military person
pacifist · conscientious objector · noncombatant · draft dodger · peacenik
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Compulsory military enrollee
draftee · rear echelon · reservist · desk jockey · weekend warrior
navy sealRed Cross worker
Humanitarian relief personnel
medic · combat medic · diplomat · peace activist · Quaker
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