Synonyms for

Muscle

Verb / ˈmʌsʌl / Another word for muscle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Muscle is a tissue in the body that helps to move bones and other body parts.

Synonyms & similar words

heftiness musculartissue sinew brawniness muscleman muscularity brawn musculus brawn power strength might sinew tissue fibers mass toughness endurance stamina force potency energy vigor robustness sturdiness resilience firmness hardiness

Synonyms by register

Formal

tissue myofiber bicep tricep

Informal

brawn guts might power

Literary

sinew thew

Antonyms

fat weakness flab inactivity lethargy tendon

Common collocations

  • muscle mass
  • muscle tone
  • muscle strength
  • muscle fiber
  • muscle growth
  • muscle ache
  • muscle pain
  • muscle tissue

Word family

noun muscle
verb muscle
adjective muscular

Usage note

As a verb, 'muscle' often implies using force or effort to move something, e.g., 'He muscled his way through the crowd'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to flex my muscle to lift this heavy box.
  2. Athletes need strong muscles to perform well in sports.
  3. The doctor said I pulled a muscle in my leg.
  4. She felt a sharp pain in her muscle after running too much.
  5. The lion's muscle helped it to catch its prey.

Quotes

  • Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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