BOLSTERED Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word bolstered. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BOLSTERED
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buttressed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • held up by braces or buttresses | ||||||||
fortified | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • secured with bastions or fortifications • having something added to increase the strength | ||||||||
reinforced | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • given added strength or support • (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness | ||||||||
strengthened | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • given added strength or support | ||||||||
supported | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support) • held up or having the weight borne especially from below | ||||||||
sustained | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • maintained at length without interruption or weakening • (of an electric arc) continuous | ||||||||
underpinned | verbv | |||||||
verb • support from beneath • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm | ||||||||
upheld | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||||
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 |