🥊pugilism

noun
/ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

Meaning

The practice or sport of boxing.

Example Sentences

He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.

Synonyms

boxing, fistfight, sparring, combat, fighting

Antonyms

peace, truce, harmony

Collocations

art of pugilism, history of pugilism, pugilism champion

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