BUTTRESSING Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word buttressing. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word buttressing. (close relations)

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Best Alternative Words for BUTTRESSING


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	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
	bolstering				verbv
	noun • a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows verb • support and strengthen • prop up with a pillow or bolster • add padding to
	reinforcing				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards
	propping up				verbv
	noun • the act of propping up with shores

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