UNDERGIRDING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word undergirding. (close relations)
Definition of UNDERGIRDING
undergird
Best Alternative Words for UNDERGIRDING
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backing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
reinforcing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||||
upholding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 |