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strong-armer vs tough

tough vs strong-armer

strong-armer and tough both are nouns.

strong-armer is not an adjective while tough is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strong-armer Yes No No No
tough Yes Yes No No
As nouns, strong-armer and tough are synonyms defined as:
  • strong-armer and tough: an aggressive and violent young criminal
Other synonyms of strong-armer include goon, hood, hoodlum, punk, thug, toughie.
strong-armer (noun) tough (noun)
an aggressive and violent young criminal an aggressive and violent young criminal
a cruel and brutal fellow
someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
strong-armer (adjective) tough (adjective)
resistant to cutting or chewing
physically toughened
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
unfortunate or hard to bear
substantially made or constructed
feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
violent and lawless
very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Difference between strong-armer and tough

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