bruising

ADJECTIVE

burly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

able-bodied athletic beefy brawny bulky hulking muscular portly stocky stout strapping sturdy

WEAK

beefcake big gorillalike hefty hulky powerful strong thickset well-built

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delicate frail infirm skinny slight small thin tiny underweight weak

WEAK

light slim

ADJECTIVE

muscular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

athletic brawny burly powerful robust sinewy stout strapping sturdy vigorous wiry

WEAK

able-bodied fibrous hefty herculean hulky husky lusty mighty muscled powerhouse pumped-up ripped ropy stalwart stringy strong tiger tough well-built

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent skinny slight small thin weak

WEAK

delicate flabby infirm

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Now, the bruising former defender is aiming to lead the U.S. to its first knockout-round win since the 2002 World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

After losing a bruising battle for Gucci at the turn of the century, he turned his attention to Hermès.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The top strategist for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ reelection bid has left her campaign, just as she is gearing up for a bruising showdown against City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

There was a bruising row in Cabinet and Castle's plans collapsed, and Hattersley moved to the Ministry of Defence.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

His face, which earlier had seemed marked by old, bruising shadows, looked young again.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

bruising

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