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posture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of posture

1 a general way of holding the body

a good upright posture will prevent backaches

Synonyms of posture

attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station

Words Related to posture

bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment

air, poise, presence

aspect, look, mien

2 position with regard to conditions and circumstances

claims that the countryʼs defense posture is weak

Synonyms of posture

ball game, deal, footing, picture, scene, situation, status, story

Words Related to posture

place, spot, state

score, status quo

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