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muscle Synonyms

Another word for muscle

Looking for synonyms for muscle? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of similar words and another word for muscle, organized by relevance and context.
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• noun (Context 1)

A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.

Usage Example

"Regular exercise and a protein-rich diet help to build and tone sinew."

Weak
sinew
brawn

• noun (Context 2)

Physical power, strength, or exerted force.

Usage Example

"Moving the heavy oak furniture required a considerable amount of brawn."

Strongest
brawn
strength
Strong
power
might

• noun (Context 3)

Power, influence, or authority, especially in a political or economic context.

Usage Example

"The large corporation used its financial clout to outbid smaller local competitors."

Strongest
clout
Strong
influence
leverage
weight

• verb (Context 4)

To force one's way in an aggressive or physical manner.

Usage Example

"He muscled his way through the dense crowd to reach the front of the stage."

Strongest
force
Strong
push
shove
bulldoze

• verb (Context 5)

To coerce, strong-arm, or forcefully compel someone to do something.

Usage Example

"The notorious syndicate attempted to coerce the local shop owners into paying for protection."

Strongest
coerce
Strong
intimidate
bully

Opposites of muscle

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of muscle varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

powerlessness
weakness
frailty
impotence
coax
See all opposites of muscle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Muscle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/muscle
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