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cojones Synonyms

Another word for cojones

Choosing another word for cojones depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Boldness, nerve, or courage in the face of risk or difficulty (slang).

Usage Example

"It took real guts to challenge the board's unanimous decision in front of the entire company."

Strongest
guts
nerve
chutzpah
Strong
moxie
backbone
grit
courage
pluck
mettle
audacity

• noun (Context 2)

The testicles (vulgar slang).

Usage Example

"The stray baseball struck the catcher squarely in the testicles during the ninth inning."

Strongest
testicles
balls
testes
nuts
Strong
bollocks

Opposites of cojones

The opposite of cojones shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cowardice
timidity
spinelessness
fearfulness
pusillanimity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cojones. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cojones
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