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cushion Antonyms

Opposite of cushion

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• verb (Context 1)

To soften or mitigate the effect of an impact, shock, or negative event.

Usage Example

"The thick layer of snow cushioned his fall from the tree."

Strong
aggravate
intensify
worsen

Similar words to cushion

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to cushion vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

pad
buffer
soften
pillow
bumper
mitigate
lessen
safeguard
See all synonyms of cushion

• Nearby Words

curuba
cuscus
cushaw
cushion
cushion spurge
cusk
custard

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cushion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cushion
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