Synonyms of buffering

buffering 1 of 2

adjective

as in softening

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

buffering

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verb

present participle of buffer

as in cushioning

to lessen the shock of

during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intensifying
• sharpening
• heightening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buffering

Verb

Remittances, for example, played a major role in buffering poor countries from the dire economic consequences of the COVID pandemic. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

Strength training provides executives with greater physical margin, buffering against the wear and tear of high-level leadership. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The Dimaag module was found to be effective in buffering extreme DC-side power fluctuations and delivering LVRT response. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

Why your streaming keeps buffering Internet service providers handle enormous amounts of traffic. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

So buffering right field in a real way takes on greater importance for a Phillies team whose window is sliding downward. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Decades of research indicate that psychological flexibility plays an important role in buffering the negative effects of stress and a broad range of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026

The method used in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) bases lottery rankings on the past two seasons combined, buffering the payoff for any tanking. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026

Amazon Mesh Wi-Fi System Deal Say goodbye to dropped video calls and buffering nightmares with the Eero 6+ Mesh System. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026