backbone
[noun]
Synonyms:
- spinal column, spine, vertebrae, vertebral column
- strength of character, character, courage, determination, fortitude, grit, nerve, pluck, resolution

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Antonyms: backbonelessness, spinelessness
Contrasted words: irresoluteness, irresolution
Related Words: hardihood, heart

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

back‧bone /ˈbækbəʊn $ -boʊn/ noun

1. [countable] the row of connected bones that go down the middle of your back Synonym : spine

2. the backbone of something the most important part of an organization or group of people:
Farmers are the backbone of this community.

3. [uncountable] courage and determination:
Stuart doesn’t have the backbone to be a good manager.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲