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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

padding

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

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