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MACHISMO Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word machismo. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word machismo. (close relations)

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aggression
nounn
noun

• a disposition to behave aggressively

• a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

• the act of initiating hostilities

• deliberately unfriendly behavior

assertiveness
nounn
noun

• aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions

chauvinism
nounn
noun

• fanatical patriotism

• activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women

dominance
nounn
noun

• superior development of one side of the body

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• the organic phenomenon in which one of a pair of alleles present in a genotype is expressed in the phenotype and the other allele of the pair is not

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

manhood
nounn
noun

• the state of being a man; manly qualities

• the quality of being human

• the status of being a man

manliness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

masculinity
nounn
noun

• the properties characteristic of the male sex

• the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men

strength
nounn
noun

• the property of being physically or mentally strong

• capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war

• physical energy or intensity

• an asset of special worth or utility

• the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty

• the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

• capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects

• the condition of financial success

• permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

swagger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

adjective satellite

• (British informal) very chic

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

toughness
nounn
noun

• enduring strength and energy

• the property of being big and strong

• the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

• impressive difficulty

virility
nounn
noun

• the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation

• the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

machoism
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Best Hypernyms For MACHISMO

Here is a list of related hypernyms for machismo, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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masculinity

Alternatives for AGGRESSION

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