lean
Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
Related to lean: Kanban, Lean manufacturing
- all
- verb
- adj
- noun
- phrase
Synonyms for lean
lean on someone: pressurize
Synonyms
- pressurize
- intimidate
- coerce
- breathe down someone's neck
- browbeat
- twist someone's arm
- put the screws on
thin
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Synonyms for lean
to depart or cause to depart from true vertical or horizontal
deviation from a particular direction
having little flesh or fat on the body
marked by or consisting of few words that are carefully chosen
The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Synonyms for lean
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
Synonyms
Related Words
to incline or bend from a vertical position
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
lacking excess flesh
Synonyms
Related Words
lacking in mineral content or combustible material
Antonyms
containing little excess
Synonyms
Related Words
not profitable or prosperous
Related Words
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.