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REINFORCEMENTS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Reinforcements.

Reinforcements - as a noun

A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

Example: "They called for artillery support"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reenforcementsupport11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Information that makes more forcible or convincing

Example: "His gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reenforcement

(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reinforcer15reinforcing stimulus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
input7stimulant11stimulation13stimulus10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A device designed to provide additional strength

Example: "The cardboard backing was just a strengthener"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strengthener16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act performed to strengthen approved behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reward10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15approving17blessing11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The army sent reinforcements to bolster the front line."
"We called for reinforcements after the enemy launched a surprise attack."
"The police requested reinforcements to control the rioting crowd."
"The firefighters rushed to the scene with additional reinforcements."
"The team was confident in their abilities, but they still requested reinforcements for the tough match."
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Word Game Points

Is REINFORCEMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reinforcements is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REINFORCEMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is REINFORCEMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reinforcements is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REINFORCEMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is REINFORCEMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reinforcements is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REINFORCEMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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