strengthener
Makes things stronger
A strengthener is something that makes something else stronger.
The word applies to physical additives—a strengthener mixed into concrete or applied to fingernails—and to abstract reinforcements: Exercise is a strengthener of both body and mind.
In grammar, strengtheners are words that intensify meaning, like "very" or "extremely."
Device providing structural stability
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- stiffenerAgent adding rigidity
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
gusset · truss · backing · bolster · anchor · underpinning · splint · rebar
Add strength to something
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- secureProtected from harm
- girdEncircle or brace
toughen · temper · steel · solidify · consolidate · stabilize · armor · harden
Agent promoting rigidity
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- resinViscous plant secretion
epoxy · fixative · sealant · binder · stabilizer · primer · sizing
Resistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- robustnessResistance to failure
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
hardiness · solidity · stability · ruggedness · reliability · soundness · integrity
Capacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
determination · persistence · steadfastness · resilience · vitality · conditioning · constitution · willpower
brace
Device providing structural stability
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- stiffenerAgent adding rigidity
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
buttress · gusset · truss · backing · bolster · anchor · underpinning · splint · rebar · mesh
reinforce
Add strength to something
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- secureProtected from harm
gird · toughen · temper · steel · solidify · consolidate · stabilize · armor · harden · bolster
hardener
Agent promoting rigidity
resin · epoxy · fixative · sealant · binder · stabilizer · primer · sizing
durability
Resistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- robustnessResistance to failure
sturdiness · hardiness · solidity · stability · ruggedness · reliability · soundness · integrity
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · determination · persistence · steadfastness · resilience · vitality · conditioning · constitution · willpower · resolve
- improversfertilizer, optimizer, renovator, enhancer, booster
- tonicstonic, health tonic, tonic water, herbal tonic, reviver
- nail polishnail polish, lacquer, enamel, varnish, nail lacquer
- reinforcementsrelief force, reserve team, reinforcement, second wave, replacements
strengthenerweakener
Agent of diminishment
corrosive · softener · solvent · attenuator · destabilizer
- 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
strengthen, strengthened, strengthening, strengthens, strengtheners