muscle
/ˈmʌsəl/
noun
- A body tissue that can contract to produce movement or force.
- The doctor said the pain is from a strained muscle in my back.
- Regular exercise helps build strong muscles.
- He pulled a muscle in his leg while running.
- Physical strength or power.
- The job requires a lot of muscle to lift heavy boxes.
- She used her muscle to push the car out of the mud.
- He doesn't have the muscle to open that jar.
- Power or influence, especially in a group or organization.
- The company used its financial muscle to buy out competitors.
- Political muscle helped him get the new law passed.
- They brought in extra muscle to enforce the rules.
Antonyms
verb
- To force one's way or use strength to achieve something.
- The big player muscled past the defenders to score a goal.
- She muscled the heavy door open when it got stuck.
- He muscled his way through the crowd to get to the front.