Mettle and Oomph

Mettle

Mettle noun - The courage to carry on.

Oomph and mettle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oomph" instead a noun "Mettle".

Nearby Words: mettlesome, mettled

Oomph

Oomph noun - Active strength of body or mind.
Usage example: still had the oomph to pass other runners in the homestretch

Mettle and oomph are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mettle" instead a noun "Oomph".
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