manpower

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of MANPOWER

a body of persons at work or available for work <we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks>

Synonyms help, labor force, manpower, personnel, pool, staff, workforce

Related Words labor, proletariat, rank and file; band, company, crew, gang, outfit, party, squad, team; employee (also employe), helper, hireling, worker; blood; support

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