Muscle — synonyms, definition

1. muscle (Noun)

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muscle (Noun) — One of the contractile organs of the body.

muscle (Noun) — Animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells.

muscle (Noun) — A bully employed as a thug or bodyguard. ex. "the drug lord had his muscle to protect him"

muscle (Noun) — Authority, power or force (especially when used in a coercive way). ex. "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign"

muscle (Noun) — Quality of having muscular strength.

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2. muscle (Verb)

muscle (Verb) — Make one's way by force. ex. "He muscled his way into the office"

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