Word
strongman, n.
(strongmen)
a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence
<noun.person>
strongman
sample sentences
"he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman"
semantic pointers
hypernym
dictator, potentate
a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
<noun.person>
strongman
semantic pointers
hypernym
performer, performing artist