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noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of strength

1 the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task

I found the strength to do what had to be done.

Synonyms of strength

energy, force, might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, sinew, vigor

Words Related to strength

aptitude, capability, capacity, competence, competency

adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, usefulness

Near Antonyms of strength

disability, inability, inaptitude, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, uselessness

helplessness, paralysis

Antonyms of strength

impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

2 the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged

This cheap shelving unit doesn't have the strength to hold all those books.

Synonyms of strength

firmness, soundness, stability, sturdiness

Words Related to strength

dependability, durability, reliability

solidity, solidness

cohesion, toughness

Near Antonyms of strength

insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality

Antonyms of strength

insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness

Synonym Discussion of strength

power, force, energy, strength, might mean the ability to exert effort. power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

- the awesome power of flowing water

force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

- used enough force to push the door open

energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

- a worker with boundless energy

strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

- use weight training to build your strength

might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

- the belief that might makes right

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