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GRITS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word grits. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word grits. (close relations)
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gritgritty

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backbone
nounn
noun

• a central cohesive source of support and stability

• fortitude and determination

• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

• the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved

• the part of a network that connects other networks together

gritrock
nounn
noun

• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

gritstone
nounn
noun

• a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

gumption
nounn
noun

• sound practical judgment

• fortitude and determination

guts
nounn
noun

• fortitude and determination

moxie
nounn
noun

• fortitude and determination

sand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)

• a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

• fortitude and determination

verb

• rub with sandpaper

Best Hypernyms For GRITS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grits, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
clench coat fortitude sandstone surface

Alternatives for BACKBONE

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