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Another word for strength

Choosing another word for strength depends on context, so the 41 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity of a person, animal, or object to exert force or withstand great pressure, weight, or strain.

Usage Example

"Years of regular swimming and rowing had built up her upper-body power."

Strongest
power
might
brawn
Strong
force
vigor
stamina
endurance
robustness
sturdiness
toughness

• noun (Context 2)

The emotional, mental, or moral resilience required to cope with difficult situations, adversity, or temptation.

Usage Example

"It took immense inner fortitude for the family to rebuild their lives after the devastating flood."

Strongest
fortitude
resilience
resolve
Strong
grit
mettle
backbone
courage
willpower
tenacity
steadfastness

• noun (Context 3)

A beneficial quality, attribute, or skill that gives a person, organization, or thing an advantage or makes it effective.

Usage Example

"Her greatest asset as a project manager is her ability to communicate clearly across different departments."

Strongest
asset
forte
strong suit
strong point
advantage
Strong
virtue
merit
talent
specialty

• noun (Context 4)

The degree of intensity, concentration, or potency of a substance, force, feeling, or belief (such as a chemical solution, beverage, wind, or argument).

Usage Example

"The pharmacist carefully verified the potency of the prescribed medication before dispensing it."

Strongest
potency
intensity
concentration
Strong
force
power
efficacy
cogency
vigor

• noun (Context 5)

The total number of people present or required in a group, workforce, or organization.

Usage Example

"With several employees out sick with the flu, the customer service team was operating below full complement."

Strongest
complement
Strong
headcount
manpower
size
quota
capacity
contingent

Opposites of strength

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

weakness
feebleness
shortcoming
flaw
frailty
failing
cowardice
mildness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strength. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strength
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