STEELS Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of steel

as in swords

a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point drew steel on the bandits, who immediately fled for their lives

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verb

present tense third-person singular of steel

as in inspires

to fill with courage or strength of purpose hoped that his inspirational talk would steel the youths in the pursuit of their dreams

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as in strengthens

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure years of running a farm had steeled the hard-bitten woman

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as in braces

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally he had spent the previous night steeling himself for the moment when he would demand a raise

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At least 18 male figures in blue-and-white striped striped shirts and pants occupy a massive triptych, some in powerful stances, others distressed, and at least two human heads have been lopped off with swords.

Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
There’s a guy who runs at you with swords.

Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

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