Ability and Willpower

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

Willpower and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willpower" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Willpower

Willpower noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.

Ability and willpower are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Willpower".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Lensman Even the ability to withstand another being's telepathic attacks is as much down to willpower as innate ability.
  • Determinator / Comic Books While he points out himself that determination is no substitute for ability he lacks, he manages to climb to the highest rank of Sand Masters by sheer stubborness, then survives being buried under a metre of sand with sheer willpower and protects his remaining people with little more than zeal.
  • While The Forsaken Undead gain a bonus against fear abilities, it is implied to be willpower rather than an innate ability.
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