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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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buttresses  buttressed 

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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

Best Hypernyms For BUTTRESSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for buttressing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for STRENGTHENING

Words (11)
Phrases (2)
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