Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun strongman

2 senses of strongman

Sense 1
strongman -- (a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus)
       => performer, performing artist -- (an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience)

Sense 2
strongman -- (a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence; "he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman")
       => dictator, potentate -- (a ruler who is unconstrained by law)