Synonyms of cushioning

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noun

as in buffer

something that serves as a protective barrier

put plenty of cushioning around that bottle of wine if you're going to carry it home in your suitcase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buffer
• cushion
• pad
• shield
• bumper
• padding
• fender
• cocoon
• barricade
• safeguard
• baffle
• muffler
• cordon

cushioning

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adjective

as in softening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softening
• emollient
• buffering
• compassionate
• merciful
• lenient
• smooth
• easy
• sleek
• slick
• soothing
• clement
• light
• calm
• gentle
• quiet
• tranquil
• serene
• mild
• peaceful
• soft
• benign
• placid
• pacific
• nonabrasive
• mellow
• bland
• delicate
• tender
• balmy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hard
• abrasive
• powerful
• caustic
• coarse
• harsh
• severe
• rough
• stern
• intense
• exquisite
• scathing
• strong
• fierce
• forceful
• violent
• forcible
• savage
• rugged
• irritating
• ungentle
• stiff
• roughened
• oppressive
• grim
• roughening
• abrading
• rude
• gruff
• pitiless
• tyrannical
• heavy-handed
• tyrannic

cushioning

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verb

present participle of cushion

as in buffering

to lessen the shock of

a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• softening
• buffering
• mitigating
• alleviating
• dampening
• deadening
• modulating
• tempering
• relieving
• gentling
• moderating
• baffling
• dulling
• lightening
• obtunding
• easing
• allaying
• assuaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intensifying
• sharpening
• heightening