potence

[poht-ns] / ˈpoʊt ns /

NOUN

strength

Synonyms

STRONG

backbone body brawn brawniness clout courage durability energy firmness force fortitude hardiness health healthiness lustiness might muscle nerve physique pith potency pow power powerfulness powerhouse puissance robustness security sinew sock soundness stability stableness stalwartness steadiness steamroller stoutness sturdiness substance tenacity toughness verdure vigor vim vitality zip

WEAK

brute force strong arm thew

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy cowardice enervation fear idleness impotence inability inactivity incompetence infirmity insecurity instability laziness lethargy powerlessness timidity uncertainty weakness

Example Sentences

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The potence and the values of fine motherhood are proven by the fact that every great, or good, or clever man or woman has been the child of a great, or good, or clever mother.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

Then suddenly it waked, for the moon was sinking, and the charm had lost its potence.

From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic

Femaleness, or Recessiveness, on its side, however—being Life-Energy in the potential—is all the while engendering new potence for Dominance to transform into active, or functioning, power.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

Universe in potence followed the Idea of Creation in Deity, 767-u.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert

Idea in Deity was the Universe in potence; the sequence was involved, 767-u.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert

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