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What is another word for Stance? – 170 Stance Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    posture position attitude pose bearing demeanor air manner mien outlook viewpoint perspective standpoint orientation alignment disposition orientation outlook approach mindset angle slant leaning inclination tendency direction orientation location placement situation arrangement attitude aspect viewpoint opinion belief conviction perspective mindset outlook approach policy procedure method technique strategy tactic bearing carriage deportment demeanor.

    Meaning of Stance

    The primary meaning of the word "stance" refers to the position or bearing of the body, or a person's attitude or viewpoint on a particular issue.

    Definitions

    • A person's posture or bearing, especially when this reveals their attitude or intentions
    • A person's position or opinion on a particular issue
    • A particular way of standing or moving, typically in a sport or activity

    Etymology of Stance

    The word "stance" comes from the Old French word "stance", which is derived from the Latin word "stantia", meaning "a standing" or "position", and is related to the verb "stare", meaning "to stand"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and metaphorical positions, with its earliest recorded use in English dating back to the 15th century

    Example Uses

    • The athlete's stance before the jump was crucial for her performance
    • The company's stance on environmental issues has been widely criticized
    • The teacher encouraged her students to take a firm stance on the topic they were debating

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    flexibility adaptability yielding submission surrender compromise concession acquiescence compliance obedience submissiveness meekness weakness indecision uncertainty ambiguity equivocation ambiguity doubt hesitation vacillation wavering instability uncertainty irresolution indecisiveness ambivalence neutrality impartiality objectivity.

    Related Nouns

    posture position attitude pose bearing demeanor outlook viewpoint perspective standpoint orientation alignment disposition mindset approach policy procedure method technique strategy tactic carriage deportment aspect opinion belief conviction location placement situation arrangement.

    Related Verbs

    stand pose position place locate situate arrange align orient face front confront oppose resist yield submit surrender compromise concede acquiesce comply obey adopt assume take maintain hold keep support advocate.

    Related Adjectives

    firm strong steadfast resolute determined unwavering unshakeable unyielding inflexible rigid strict severe stern austere uncompromising unrelenting stubborn obstinate persistent consistent steady stable secure confident assertive bold courageous fearless.