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sustenance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of sustenance

something that maintains or stimulates the intellect

  • my only sustenance on the long flight was a trashy novel I'd bought in the airport
Synonyms of sustenance

aliment, food, nourishment, pabulum
Words Related to sustenance

refection
Near Antonyms of sustenance

candy, fluff, pablum, pap, trash

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