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heavies

The word “heavies” has 2 syllables: heav-ies

It's pronounced as /ˈhev.iz/

What is synonym and antonym for heavies?

In the thesaurus, “heavies” has 108 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heavies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heavies

Antonyms for heavies

Meanings of heavies

  • noun
    1. A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
    2. A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
    3. A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.).
  • verb
    1. (often with "up") To make heavier.
    2. To sadden.
    3. To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.

Example Sentences

  • The nightclub hired several heavies to control the unruly crowd.
  • In the movie, the villain’s heavies guarded the entrance carefully.
  • The coach relied on his team’s heavies to dominate the defense.
  • A pair of heavies escorted the suspect out of the building.
  • The crime boss sent his heavies to collect the unpaid debt.

On this page you'll find 125 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heavies, such as: VIPs, angels, assassins, baddies, bandits, barons, beasts.

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