Thesaurus

cushion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cushion

something that serves as a protective barrier

used a blanket as a cushion between the two tables in the moving van

Synonyms of cushion

buffer, bumper, cocoon, cushioning, fender, pad

Words Related to cushion

baffle, muffler

safeguard, shield

barricade, cordon

cushion

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of cushion

to lessen the shock of

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

Synonyms of cushion

buffer, gentle, soften

Words Related to cushion

baffle, dampen, deaden, dull, obtund

moderate, modulate, temper

allay, alleviate, assuage, ease

lighten, mitigate, relieve

Near Antonyms of cushion

heighten, intensify, sharpen

Learn More about cushion

Dictionary: Definition of cushion Medical Dictionary: Definition of cushion Spanish Central: Translation of cushion Nglish: Translation of cushion for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of cushion for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up cushion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

assiduous

showing great care, attention, and effort