26 Synonyms & Antonyms For BRAWN

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Definitions brawn [brawn] / brɔn / NOUN muscular strength and breadth Synonyms STRONG beef clout energy flesh kick meat might moxie muscle muscularity power punch robustness sinews sock steam vigor WEAK beefiness thew Antonyms STRONG idleness impotence powerlessness WEAK frailness skinniness slightness thinness

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General manager Bill Guerin prioritized size, brawn and checking prowess over elite scoring ability, which meant leaving several of America’s most dynamic offensive threats at home.

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Her particular combination of brawn and skill isn’t just rare.

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The way to make Superman cool again was to highlight his brawn.

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“At this stage in life, using my brain instead of brawn is a better fit for me,” says Miner.

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Practices focus more on brain than brawn, emphasizing the strategy, reads and fine-tuned execution that might decide close games.

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