cushion Synonyms
Another word for cushion
• noun (Context 1)
A soft bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.
"She plumped the pillow and placed it carefully on the armchair."
• noun (Context 2)
Something that provides support or protection against physical impact, shock, or negative financial effects.
"The savings account served as a financial buffer during the months he was unemployed."
• verb (Context 3)
To soften or mitigate the effect of an impact, shock, or negative event.
"The thick layer of snow cushioned his fall from the tree."
• verb (Context 4)
To provide or furnish with a soft support or protective padding.
"The designer cushioned the window seat with velvet fabric for added luxury."
• noun (Context 5)
The elastic border of a billiard or pool table from which the balls rebound.
"He hit the cue ball so hard that it bounced off three cushions before sinking the eight ball."
Opposites of cushion
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of cushion varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: