UNDERGIRDED Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word undergirded. (close relations)
Definition of UNDERGIRDED
Best Alternative Words for UNDERGIRDED
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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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| bolstered | 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| fortify | verbv | |||||||
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) | ||||||||
| succour | nounn | |||||||
noun • assistance in time of difficulty verb • help in a difficult situation | ||||||||
| brace up | verbv | |||||||
verb • make secure underneath | ||||||||
| shore up | verbv | |||||||
verb • support by placing against something solid or rigid | ||||||||
