Synonyms of flex

Noun


1. flex, flexion, flexure

usage: the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"

Verb


1. flex, shrink, contract

usage: contract; "flex a muscle"

2. flex, flaunt, flash, show off, ostentate, swank

usage: exhibit the strength of; "The victorious army flexes its invincibility"

3. bend, flex, change shape, change form, deform

usage: form a curve; "The stick does not bend"

4. flex, bend, move

usage: bend a joint; "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"

5. flex, bend, deform, twist, turn, change shape, change form, deform

usage: cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"

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Definition and meaning of flex (Dictionary)