bolster Synonyms
Another word for bolster
• verb (Context 1)
To support, strengthen, or prop up (an idea, argument, organization, or morale).
"The encouraging economic data helped to strengthen investor confidence."
• noun (Context 2)
A long, thick, often cylindrical pillow or cushion placed under other pillows for support on a bed or sofa.
"She placed a firm cushion behind her back while reading in bed."
• noun (Context 3)
A structural part, timber, or mechanical pad designed to support, reduce friction, or bear weight in a vehicle, bridge, or building.
"The engineer inspected the steel support supporting the bridge girder."
• verb (Context 4)
To provide or support with a pillow or cushion.
"The nurse helped cushion the patient's injured leg with extra pillows."
• noun (Context 5)
A broad-bladed cold chisel used by masons and bricklayers for cutting stone or brick.
"The bricklayer used a heavy club hammer and a chisel to split the paving slab cleanly."
Opposites of bolster
The opposite of bolster shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: