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BOLSTERED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word bolstered. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For BOLSTERED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bolstered, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
reinforce boost encourage enhance fill fortify pillow prop reenforce shore strengthen support uplift
Phrases (4)
prop upfill upmake fullshore up

Alternatives for BUTTRESSED

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