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BOLSTER Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word bolster. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word bolster. (close relations)
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pillow
nounn
noun

• a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

verb

• rest on or as if on a pillow

pad
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge

• the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)

• a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp

• a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

• a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched

• temporary living quarters

• the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger

verb

• add details to

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• line or stuff with soft material

• add padding to

bolster up
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• support and strengthen

long pillow
nounn
noun

• a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows

Best Hypernyms For BOLSTER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bolster, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
prop aid assist encourage fill help pillow reenforce reinforce shore strengthen support sustain uphold
Phrases (4)
fill upmake fullprop upshore up

Alternatives for PILLOW

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