might

might
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
n. power, force, strength, vigor.
II
(Roget's IV) n.
Syn. strength, force, sway; see strength 1 .
See Synonym Study at strength .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) n.
strength, power, force, muscle, potency, command, energy, brawn, vigor, steam.
ANT.: weakness, impotency
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun 1. Physical, mental, financial, or legal power to perform: ability, capability, capacity, competence, competency, faculty. See ABILITY. 2. The right and power to command, decide, rule, or judge: authority, command, control, domination, dominion, jurisdiction, mastery, power, prerogative, sovereignty, sway. Informal: say-so. See OVER. 3. The state or quality of being physically strong: brawn, muscle, potence, potency, power, powerfulness, puissance, sinew, strength, thew (often used in plural). See STRONG. 4. Capacity or power for work or vigorous activity: animation, energy, force, potency, power, puissance, sprightliness, steam, strength. Informal: get-up-and-go, go, pep, peppiness, zip. See ACTION.

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