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Samson

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

Definition

Samson is a name that means 'like the sun' or 'bright sun'.

Synonyms & similar words

strapper samson bull bruiser Sampson Samsun Sam Sammy Samwise Sammie Samir Samantha Samara Samia Samar Samuele Samvel Samyukta Samanta Sampat Sampurna Samraj Samriddhi Samridh

Synonyms by register

Informal

he-man muscle man strongman powerhouse

Literary

titan colossus giant

Antonyms

weakling frail feeble powerless insignificant puny

Common collocations

  • Samson's strength
  • like Samson
  • blind Samson
  • Samson and Delilah
  • strength of Samson
  • Samson's hair
  • a modern Samson

Word family

noun Samson

Usage note

Samson refers to the biblical figure known for his immense strength. It is often used metaphorically to describe someone with extraordinary physical power.

Example sentences

  1. Samson has long hair.
  2. Samson was very strong.
  3. Samson was a judge in the Bible.
  4. Samson's strength came from God.
  5. Samson killed a lion with his bare hands.

Quotes

  • I would rather have eyes that see than ears that hear. The voice of God is unmistakable to those who listen. - Samson
  • I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land. - Samson
  • With the jawbone of a donkey, I have made donkeys out of them. With the jawbone of a donkey, I have killed a thousand men. - Samson

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