REENFORCED Synonyms

• having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

• used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light

• positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

• held up by braces or buttresses

• held up by braces or buttresses

• secured with bastions or fortifications

• having something added to increase the strength

• prudent

• kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

• guarded from injury or destruction

• given added strength or support

• (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

• given added strength or support

• sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

• held up or having the weight borne especially from below

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

• support and strengthen

• prop up with a pillow or bolster

• add padding to

• argue or speak in defense of

• be on the defensive; act against an attack

• protect against a challenge or attack

• fight against or resist strongly

• protect or fight for as a champion

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• state or assert

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

• support from beneath

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• 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