SHORING UP Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase shoring up. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| bracing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a structural member used to stiffen a framework adjective satellite • imparting vitality and energy | ||||||
| buttressing | verbv | |||||
noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| fortifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
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) | ||||||
| reinforcing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||
| shoring | nounn | |||||
noun • a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support • the act of propping up with shores | ||||||
| propping up | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of propping up with shores | ||||||
