heavy
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈhɛvi/
- Jargon
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- The new heavy is just the latest in an increasingly long list of DC characters who've passed through the CW hit in its freshman season.
And he would call home and, you know, he was a real heavy, respected recap.
- And he would call home and, you know, he was a real heavy, respected recap.
Examples
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The director said he needed a strong heavy to play the enforcer in the new crime film.
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So he might end up being the new super heavy guy for us.
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Mike and Robert would have to argue, but watch when the heavy comes in to get the board.
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I've got two of the heavy guys as well.
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Heavies from the Bureau and Justice are on their way.
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Perrineau's big-city heavy is being set up as a potential Fortinbras.
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In the play, the heavy terrorized the townspeople, making everyone fear his presence.
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The heavy at the club was known for his intimidating stature and loyalty to the boss.
Synonyms
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3.3
A person who does very bad things, often the main bad character in a story
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4.2
A man who acts strong to scare people
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8.2
A person who is paid to use force or threats for someone else
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3.8
A bad character in a story who causes trouble for the hero, often in children's stories
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7.2
A large strong man who looks tough and ready to fight
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7.5
A person who is strong and may threaten or hurt others
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7.0
A person who is the main bad character in a story or film, often in children's stories
A powerful character who opposes the hero and creates major conflict
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.4
Large machines like bulldozers or cranes used to move dirt and heavy materials
- Specialized
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5.2
A large gun like artillery or a heavy machine gun that soldiers move to support troops in war
- Specialized
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7.8
A kind of water with heavier hydrogen atoms used in some nuclear reactors
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3.1
A type of loud, powerful rock with strong guitar sounds, fast drums, and angry lyrics
- Specialized
A syllable with a long vowel, two vowel sounds together, or a final consonant that sounds stronger
- Specialized
A large underwater weapon launched from submarines with a very powerful warhead to sink big ships
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A tiny piece of matter as heavy as or heavier than a proton that feels the strong force
How Villainous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Heavy comes from Old English hefig, which meant 'weighty' or 'powerful'. A helpful way to remember the noun 'heavy' (the villain or enforcer) is to think of a strong, 'weighty' person who can do harm, so the 'heavy' in a play is the tough character.