fortifier

Adds needed strength

A fortifier is something that strengthens or reinforces.

The word applies to substances added to food or drink to boost nutritional value: Vitamin D is a common milk fortifier.

It extends to anything that bolsters resolve, defenses, or endurance: Coffee was his morning fortifier before facing the commute.

strengthener

hardener

Agent promoting rigidity

enhancer · amplifier · intensifier · toughener · solidifier · invigorator · brace · stiffener · binding · rebar

defense

citadel

Fortified urban stronghold

bulwark · battlements · palisade · barricade · garrison · entrenchment · blockhouse · keep · castle · redoubt

tonic

elixir

Mythical healing draught

bracer · stimulant · reviver · energizer · rejuvenator · adaptogen · ginseng · tincture · bitters

nutrition

vitamins

Essential organic nutrients

zinc · magnesium · protein · fiber · omega-3 · electrolytes · probiotics · antioxidants · phytonutrients · selenium

resilience

endurance

Sustained effort capacity

hardiness · robustness · tenacity · grit · determination · steadfastness · mettle · backbone · resolve · courage

Categories
Opposites
strength/reinforcement

fortifierweakener

Agent of diminishment

underminer · destabilizer · saboteur · eroder · corrupter

physical/nutritional enhancement

fortifiertoxin

Biological-origin harm agent

poison · drainer · adulterant · contaminant · pollutant

psychological/emotional support

fortifierdemoralizer

One who crushes spirit

discourager · intimidator · underminer · disheartener

Phrases
Family

fortified, fortification, unfortified, fortifies, fortifiable, fortifiers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G