Juice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈjüs/

Meaning & Definition of Juice

Juice (noun)

  1. the extractable fluid contents of cells or tissues
  2. a motivating, inspiring, or enabling force or factor
  3. a medium (such as electricity or gasoline) that supplies power

Juice (verb)

  1. to extract the juice of
  2. to add juice to

Juice (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. active strength of body or mind

    "the aging quarterback proved he still had the juice to play the whole game"

    similar: beans, bounce, brio, dash, drive, dynamism, energy, esprit, gas, get-up-and-go, ginger, go, gusto, hardihood, life, moxie, oomph, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vinegar, vitality, zing, zip
    related: animal spirits, animation, briskness, jauntiness, liveliness, snappiness, spirit, spiritedness, sprightliness, spunk, spunkiness, vibrance, vibrancy, vivaciousness, vivacity, ardor, élan, fervor, fire, passion, zeal, main, metal, mettle, might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, stamina, strength, brawniness, fitness, hardiness, huskiness, sturdiness, virility, health, healthiness, soundness, verdure, wellness
    opposite: lethargy, listlessness, sluggishness, torpidity
    near: indolence, laziness, debilitation, debility, delicacy, disablement, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, impotency, infirmity, powerlessness, puniness, slightness, softness, tenderness, weakness, enervation, exhaustion, inanition, prostration

  2. the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

    "those activists don't have the political juice to sway the vote of a single legislator"

    similar: authority, clout, credit, heft, in, influence, leverage, pull, sway, weight
    related: counterinfluence, command, dominance, dominion, mastery, predominance, reign, scepter, sovereignty, supremacy, consequence, eminence, importance, moment, impact, impress, impression, imprint, mark
    near: helplessness, impotence, impotency, powerlessness, weakness

  3. a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

    "I had heard my friend was hitting the juice again, and I was concerned"

    similar: alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
    related: aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), mead, sake, wine, barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage
    opposite: nonintoxicant
    near: mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Related Entry: Juice up (verb)

Juice up is a different word from Juice. The synonyms below are for juice up, not for juice.

  1. to give life, vigor, or spirit to

    "some parlor games that will juice up an otherwise dull evening at home"

    similar: amp (up), animate, brace, energize, enliven, fillip, fire, ginger (up), invigorate, jazz (up), jump-start, liven (up), pep (up), quicken, spike, stimulate, vitalize, vivify, zip (up)
    related: arouse, awake, awaken, raise, rouse, stir, wake (up), activate, actuate, drive, impel, motivate, motive, move, propel, charge, electrify, galvanize, enkindle, excite, ferment, foment, incite, inflame, instigate, kindle, provoke, set off, spark, trigger, turn on, whip (up), abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, infuse, inspire, lift, rally, steel, strengthen, reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, recreate, reenergize, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, restimulate, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive
    opposite: damp, dampen, deaden, dull, kill
    near: burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enervate, enfeeble, exhaust, fag, fatigue, harass, kayo, knock out, sap, tucker (out), undermine, wash out, weaken, wear, wear out, weary, check, curb, inhibit, jade, quell, quench, repress, restrain, slow, still, stunt, suppress, daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Juice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Juice:

Slang: hooch, lush, sauce
beans, bounce, brio, dash, drive, dynamism, energy, esprit, gas, get-up-and-go, ginger, go, gusto, hardihood, life, moxie, oomph, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vinegar, vitality, zing, zip, authority, clout, credit, heft, in, influence, leverage, pull, sway, weight, alcohol

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Juice

Words with the opposite meaning of Juice:

lethargy, listlessness, sluggishness, torpidity, nonintoxicant

Related Words for Juice

animal spirits, animation, briskness, jauntiness, liveliness, snappiness, spirit, spiritedness, sprightliness, spunk, spunkiness, vibrance, vibrancy, vivaciousness, vivacity, ardor, élan, fervor, fire, passion, zeal, main, metal, mettle, might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, stamina

Near Antonyms of Juice

indolence, laziness, debilitation, debility, delicacy, disablement, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, impotency, infirmity, powerlessness, puniness, slightness, softness, tenderness, weakness, enervation, exhaustion, inanition, prostration, helplessness, mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda

Word Forms of Juice

Inflections: juiced, juicing

Derived words: juiceless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Juice

Middle English jus, from Anglo-French, broth, juice, from Latin; akin to Old Norse ostr cheese, Greek zymē leaven, Sanskrit yūṣa broth

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Juice

Words & Phrases Containing Juice

juice up, gastric juice, pancreatic juice, tobacco juice, orange juice, stew in one's own juice/juices

Frequently Asked Questions about Juice

What does "Juice" mean?

"Juice" means the extractable fluid contents of cells or tissues. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the extractable fluid contents of cells or tissues. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Juice"?

Other words for "Juice" include beans, bounce, brio, dash, drive, dynamism, energy and esprit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Juice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Juice"?

There are 165 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Juice". Common alternatives include beans, bounce, brio, dash, drive, dynamism, energy, esprit, gas and get-up-and-go.

What is a slang word for "Juice"?

Slang words for "Juice" include hooch, lush and sauce.

What is the opposite of "Juice"?

Antonyms of "Juice" include lethargy, listlessness, sluggishness, torpidity and nonintoxicant. Near antonyms include indolence, laziness, debilitation and debility.

How do you use "Juice" in a sentence?

Examples of "Juice" in a sentence: "the aging quarterback proved he still had the juice to play the whole game"; "those activists don't have the political juice to sway the vote of a single legislator"; "I had heard my friend was hitting the juice again, and I was concerned".

Is "Juice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Juice" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Juice" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Juice" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.