UNDERGIRDING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word undergirding. (close relations)
Best Synonyms 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 | ||||||