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View synonyms for pugilism

pugilism

[ pyoo-juh-liz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.


pugilism

/ ˈpjuːdʒɪˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌpugiˈlistically, adverb
  • ˈpugilist, noun
  • ˌpugiˈlistic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pugilism1

1785–95; < Latin pugil boxer (akin to pugnus fist, pugnāre to fight; compare Greek pýx with the fist, pygmḗ boxing) + -ism
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pugilism1

C18: from Latin pugil a boxer; related to pugnus fist, pugna a fight
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Example Sentences

He challenges his audience by refusing to capitulate to them, and they love it—his self-loathing pugilism is a turn-on.

From Time

GOProud had been a group known for its pugilism, not its donor development.

This pugilism is never more apparent than when the family is defending its own.

A baronet scientifically skilled in pugilism, enjoyed no pleasure so much as giving gratuitous instructions in his favorite art.

But what a bold and vigorous aspect pugilism wore at that time!

Prolonged warfare had developed in his nature a trace of pugilism hitherto unsuspected by his nearest friend.

This is a story of amateur pugilism and chivalrous adventure, written by an author whose books on sport are well known.

There his pugilism ended; they afterwards shook hands, and continued good friends.

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