Recourse
Recourse noun - Something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available.
Usage example: a toddler quickly learns that a tantrum is a surefire recourse when a polite request for something is met with parental indifference
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Synonyms for Recourse
Substitute and recourse are semantically related. in alternative topic. In some cases you can use "Substitute" instead a noun "Recourse".
Substitute
Substitute noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.
Recourse and substitute are semantically related. You can use "Recourse" instead a noun "Substitute".
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Related pairs
- choice and recourse
- choice and substitute
- reserve and recourse
- reserve and substitute
- supply and recourse
- supply and substitute
- relief and recourse
- relief and substitute
- shift and recourse
- shift and substitute
- alternative and recourse
- alternative and substitute
- refuge and recourse
- refuge and substitute
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