posture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of POSTURE

a general way of holding the body <a good upright posture will prevent backaches>

Synonyms attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station

Related Words attention; body language; pose, seat; bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment; air, poise, presence; aspect, look, mien

position with regard to conditions and circumstances <claims that the country's defense posture is weak>

Synonyms ball game, deal, footing, picture, posture, scene, status, story

Related Words rank, standing; place, spot, state; score, status quo

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