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EFFRAYS Antonyms

10 antonyms for effrays. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For EFFRAYS

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
bolster

verb

v

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

calm

noun, adjective

n, adj

adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

comfort

noun

n

noun

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

embolden

verb

v

verb

• give encouragement to

encourage

verb

v

verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

fortify

verb

v

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)

reassure

verb

v

verb

• give reassurance to; give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain

soothe

verb

v

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

strengthen

verb

v

verb

• make strong or stronger

• gain strength

• give a healthy elasticity to

support

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Alternatives for BOLSTER

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Alternatives for CALM

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Alternatives for COMFORT

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Alternatives for EMBOLDEN

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Alternatives for ENCOURAGE

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Alternatives for FORTIFY

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Alternatives for SOOTHE

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