Synonyms and Antonyms of brace

two items of the same kind (noun.quantity)

a set of two similar things considered as a unit (noun.group)

elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) (noun.artifact)

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities (noun.artifact)

a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring (noun.artifact)

a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (verb.emotion)

support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (verb.contact)

cause to be alert and energetic (verb.body)

cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to (verb.body)

deprive of energy (verb.body)

the handle end of some implements or tools (noun.artifact)

a strong line (noun.artifact)

a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used (noun.group)

a device designed to provide additional strength (noun.artifact)

support that is a constituent part of any structure or building (noun.artifact)

any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact)

a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth (noun.artifact)

act physically on; have an effect upon (verb.body)

the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases (noun.communication)

clothing that is designed for men to wear (noun.artifact)

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change)

be the physical support of; carry the weight of (verb.contact)

make strong or stronger (verb.change)

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number (noun.quantity)

a brace to secure the royal mast (noun.artifact)

any two people who are hard to tell apart (noun.group)

a transverse brace (noun.artifact)

a metal plate used to strengthen a joist (noun.artifact)

a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) (noun.artifact)

(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar (noun.artifact)

brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull (noun.artifact)

brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression (noun.artifact)

one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track (noun.artifact)

a brace worn to strengthen the ankle (noun.artifact)

a brace worn to support the back (noun.artifact)

a brace worn to strengthen the knee (noun.artifact)

a brace worn to steady the neck (noun.artifact)

a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost (noun.artifact)

inject with libidinal energy (verb.body)

give new life or energy to (verb.body)

impart vigor, strength, or vitality to (verb.body)

make lively (verb.change)

get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (verb.emotion)

brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center (verb.contact)

make steady with a ballast (verb.change)

steady or support with a guy wire or cable (verb.change)

(bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player (noun.quantity)

a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag (noun.artifact)

one of a pair (noun.quantity)

a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn it (noun.artifact)

a structure supporting or containing something (noun.artifact)

bring two objects, ideas, or people together (verb.contact)

occur in pairs (verb.contact)

support by bracing (verb.contact)

support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (verb.contact)

the activity of causing to have energy and be active (noun.act)

a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) (noun.artifact)

a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process (noun.artifact)

enterprising or ambitious drive (noun.attribute)

forceful exertion (noun.attribute)

someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people (noun.person)

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs (noun.phenomenon)

a healthy capacity for vigorous activity (noun.state)

capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent (adj.all)

hang freely (verb.stative)

great coolness and composure under strain (noun.attribute)

a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)

a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact)

the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn (noun.act)

the form of a word that is used to denote more than one (noun.communication)