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posture
Synonyms and Antonyms of posture
1 a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches Synonyms attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station Related Words attention; body language; pose, seat; bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment; air, poise, presence; aspect, look, mien
2 position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak Synonyms ball game, deal, footing, picture, situation, scene, status, storyRelated Words rank, standing; place, spot, state; score, status quo
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