What is another word for action hero?

Pronunciation: [ˈakʃən hˈi͡əɹə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The term 'Action Hero' is often associated with a brave, strong and fearless protagonist in movies who fights villains and saves the day. However, there are various synonyms that are used to describe such a character. The most common ones include 'adventurer', 'champion', 'warrior', 'hero', 'protector', 'defender' and 'savior'. These words are used to define the character's traits and the role they play in the story, making them relatable and easier to understand for the audience. With the evolution of the genre, new terms like 'superhero', 'spy', 'agent', 'mercenary' and 'vigilante' have also emerged to describe the contemporary 'Action Hero' characters in movies, TV series and comics.

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What are the hypernyms for Action hero?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Action hero

  • We are creating a fabulous franchise with an incredible female action hero.
    Jan de Bont
  • What really helps a guy to become an action hero today is the directing of the movie. All those fast cuts.
    Jean Claude Van Damme
  • I want to play an action hero. I'm ready for roles that totally aren't me.
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  • I don't know if I see myself as really an action hero, but I like doing physical movies and I like doing movies where the writing is very lean.
    Jodie Foster

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