Synonyms of horsepower

horsepower

noun

ˈhȯrs-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task

that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design

Synonyms & Similar Words

• power
• energy
• strength
• muscle
• capacity
• capability
• vigor
• firepower
• potency
• force
• might
• puissance
• competence
• competency
• potence
• sinew
• aptitude
• effectiveness
• usefulness
• adequacy
• effectualness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disability
• impotence
• powerlessness
• weakness
• impotency
• incompetence
• incompetency
• inability
• incapacity
• inaptitude
• incapability
• uselessness
• ineffectiveness
• inefficacy
• helplessness
• ineffectuality
• paralysis
• incapableness
• ineffectualness
• inefficaciousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of horsepower

To that end, Poles is convinced Johnson’s presence will be the ultimate X-factor, giving the Bears a 750-horsepower engine for the NFL speedway. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Tesla said the Cybercab will be all-wheel drive and have 219 horsepower. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Ferrari’s first road car to break 1,000 metric horsepower was the SF90, an inflection point that shifted the conversation from supercar intangibles to cold, hard numbers. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

The rear spoiler will be reduced from seven inches to four, allowing for a three-mph increase despite a reduction in horsepower from 510 to 465. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026