BOLSTERING Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word bolstering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BOLSTERING
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| buttressing | verbv | |||||||
noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building | ||||||||
| strengthening | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • becoming stronger • the act of increasing the strength of something | ||||||||
| supporting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening adjective satellite • furnishing support and encouragement • capable of bearing a structural load | ||||||||
| fortifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
| reinforcing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
