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BOLSTERING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word bolstering. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word bolstering. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BOLSTERING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1buttressing
verbv
2strengthening
noun, adjectiven, adj
3supporting
adjectiveadj
4fortifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
5reinforcing
verb, adjectivev, adj
6pad
verb, nounv, n
7bolster up
verb, adverbv, adv
8long pillow
nounn

Best Hypernyms For BOLSTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bolstering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
fill pillow prop reenforce reinforce shore strengthening supporting boosting enhancing fortifying reinforcing
Phrases (4)
fill upmake fullprop upshore up

Alternatives for BUTTRESSING

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