Synonyms for Brace
13 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Brace" (noun) include support, strengthener.
Noun
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
"he wore a brace on his knee"
Broader
supportstrengthener
two items of the same kind
Synonyms
couplepairtwosometwainspanyokecoupletdistichduoduetdyadduad
Broader
two
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
Synonyms
pair
Broader
set
either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
Broader
punctuation
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
Broader
rope
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
Synonyms
suspendergallus
Broader
man's clothing
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Synonyms
bracesorthodontic braces
Broader
dental appliance
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
Synonyms
bitstock
Broader
stock
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
Synonyms
bracing
Broader
structural memberstrengthener
Verb
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Synonyms
poise
More specific
steel
Broader
fix
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
Synonyms
steadystabilizestabilise
More specific
ballastguy
Broader
strengthen
support by bracing
More specific
tread
Broader
hold
cause to be alert and energetic
"Coffee and tea stimulate me" "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
Synonyms
stimulatearouseenergizeenergiseperk up
More specific
cathectanimateinvigorateenliven
Broader
affect
Antonyms
de-energizesedate
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