strengthened
Built up further
Strengthened is the past tense of strengthen, meaning to make or become stronger.
Physical things can be strengthened: They strengthened the bridge with steel cables.
So can abstract things: The evidence strengthened her case.
His resolve was strengthened by their support.
The word implies something already existed and gained additional force, durability, or intensity.
Strengthened or supported
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- consolidatedMerged into a whole
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- enhancedIncreased in quality
amplified · solidified · stiffened · secured · supported · braced · buttressed · cemented
Made more courageous
- enabledMade something possible
- upliftedMade happier or higher
- equippedSupplied with necessary items
- inspiredMoved to action
motivated · energized · validated · encouraged · invigorated · galvanized · heartened · rallied
Able to recover quickly
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
solid · stable · rugged · enduring · lasting · dependable · reliable · stout
Shielded from harm
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- barricadedSealed off defensively
- garrisonedStationed troops at
- entrenchedFirmly established, resistant to change
protected · safeguarded · shielded · walled · secured · reinforced · bulwarked · stockaded
bolstered
Strengthened or supported
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- consolidatedMerged into a whole
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
enhanced · amplified · solidified · stiffened · secured · supported · braced · buttressed · cemented · underpinned
emboldened
Made more courageous
inspired · motivated · energized · validated · encouraged · invigorated · galvanized · heartened · rallied · revitalized
resilient
Able to recover quickly
hardy · solid · stable · rugged · enduring · lasting · dependable · reliable · stout · unyielding
defended
Shielded from harm
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- barricadedSealed off defensively
- garrisonedStationed troops at
entrenched · protected · safeguarded · shielded · walled · secured · reinforced · bulwarked · stockaded · bastioned
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
- strength wordspowerful, mighty, potent, robust, sturdy
- structural conditionsintact, damaged, compromised, sound, unsound
- equipment conditionsworn, damaged, broken, rusted, dented
- intensifiedamplified, boosted, enhanced, heightened, increased
- status effectsdebuffed, poison, hexed, burn, cursed
strengthenedweakened
Made less capable
enfeebled · debilitated · sapped · diminished · undermined
strengthenedweakened
Made less capable
deteriorated · degraded · enfeebled · compromised · damaged
strengthenedunstrengthened
Not made more robust
unfortified · unreinforced · unenhanced · weak · unimproved
- core strengtheningTraining abdominal and back muscles
- muscle strengtheningBuilding tissue power
- strengthening exercisesMovements that build muscle
- grip strengthenerDevice for forearm exercise
- nail strengthenerProduct that toughens fingertips