Backbone synonyms | nouns

Synonyms for Backbone as a Noun

• spine

  spinal column, strength of character
• vertebral column

  spine, spinal column
• grit

  strength of character, courage
• spinal column

  spine
• guts

  strength of character, courage
• mainstay

  foundation
• spunk

  strength of character, courage
• back

  spinal column
• foundation

  mainstay, spinal column of vertebrate
• basis

  essence, foundation
• determination

  strength of character, fortitude
• nerve

  courage
• heart

  essence, core
• firmness

  fortitude
• courage

  fortitude
• resolution

  fortitude
• vertebrae

  spine, spinal column
• pluck
• base

  foundation, groundwork
• fortitude
• mettle
• gumption
• resolve
• anchor
• sand
• rachis

  spinal column, dorsum
• core

  essence
• moxie
• pillar

  mainstay
• hardihood

  courage
• keystone
• linchpin
• spirit
• bravery
• toughness
• tenacity
• buttress

  mainstay
• stamina
• character

  fortitude
• daring
• steadfastness
• intestinal fortitude
• support

  foundation, spinal column of vertebrate
• will
• chine
• lynchpin
• boldness
• willpower
• pluckiness
• strength