strong man
Barbell-bending performer
A strong man is literally a man of great physical strength, especially a muscular performer who lifts heavy weights or bends metal as entertainment: The circus strong man bent an iron bar.
In politics, a strongman (usually one word) is an authoritarian leader who rules through force and intimidation rather than democratic legitimacy: The country fell under the strongman's control for decades.
Contractile body tissue
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- bulkMain mass or size
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- powerlifterHeavy barbell competitor
biceps · chest · abs · physique · mass · definition · vascularity · symmetry
Ruler with total control
- autocratSole wielder of power
- despotRuler with absolute power
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
- rulerOne who governs
tyrant · populist · regime · junta · caudillo · oligarch · suppression · centralization
Secondary carnival attraction
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- actDeed or performance
- spectacleVisually striking event
strongwoman · mustache · exhibition · crowd · showmanship · vaudeville
muscles
Contractile body tissue
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- bulkMain mass or size
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
powerlifter · biceps · chest · abs · physique · mass · definition · vascularity · symmetry · proportions
dictator
Ruler with total control
- autocratSole wielder of power
- despotRuler with absolute power
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
ruler · tyrant · populist · regime · junta · caudillo · oligarch · suppression · centralization · machismo
sideshow
Secondary carnival attraction
spectacle · strongwoman · mustache · exhibition · crowd · showmanship · vaudeville
gym
Exercise facility
benchpress · barbell · dumbbells · reps · sets · workout · protein · nutrition · recovery · conditioning
medley
Varied mixture or blend
- eventA notable occurrence
strong mandemocrat
Advocate for popular rule
servant leader · figurehead · puppet leader · puppet · lame duck