bracing

Plural: bracings

Noun

• Material used for support or reinforcement.
• a structural member used to stiffen a framework
• That which braces.
• A brace.
• A form of the military attention stance.

Verb

• prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
• support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
• support by bracing
• cause to be alert and energetic
• present participle and gerund of brace

Adjective Satellite

• imparting vitality and energy
  • "the bracing mountain air"

Adj

• Invigorating or stimulating.

Examples

• He added BRACING to his Scrabble strategy, ensuring his word was firm and unchallengeable.

Synonyms

arouse, brace, brisk, energise, energize, fresh, perk up, poise, refreshful, refreshing, stabilise, stabilize, steady, stimulate, tonic

Antonyms

de-energise, de-energize, sedate

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