energy synonyms

energy

n.

  1. One's internal powers

    force, power, vigor, vitality, strength, stamina, dynamism, vim, spirit, pep*, get-up-and-go*, starch*, steam*; see also enthusiasm 1, strength 1, vitality.

  2. Vigor in expression or action

    effectiveness, drive, vehemence; see force 3.

  3. Power developed or released by a device

    horsepower, reaction, response, power, pressure, thrust, propulsion, potential energy, kinetic energy, atomic energy, solar energy, thermonuclear power, foot-pounds, magnetism, friction, voltage, kilowatts, kilowatt-hours, current, service, dynamism, electricity, hydroelectric power, gravity, heat, conductivity, suction, elasticity, rays, radioactivity, potential, burn, critical burn, power descent, PD, gas mileage, fuel consumption. See syn. study at strength.strength.

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