2
bullyboy
2
crusher
2
enforcer
2
goon(noun, ruffian)
2
gun
2
heavyweight(noun, tough, bodyguard, muscleman)
2
hood
2
plug-ugly
2
rioter(noun, combatant, objector, jingo, scrapper)
2
rowdy
2
shocker
2
soldier(noun, tough, criminal, opponent, crook)
2
torpedo
2
toughie(noun, tough, rough, bodyguard, muscleman)
2
wounder
1
GI(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
1
abrader
1
acher
1
aggressor(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
1
bantamweight
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