Thesaurus

reinforcement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of reinforcement

a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else

The consulting architect suggested using additional steel reinforcements to counteract the bridge's design flaw.

Synonyms of reinforcement

brace, buttress, mount, mounting, prop, shore, spur, stay, support, underpinning

Words Related to reinforcement

column, pedestal, pilaster, pillar

arch, bolster, bracket, cantilever, girder

crutch, peg, post, stake, stanchion, stand, stilt, strut, truss

base, foundation, frame

Learn More about reinforcement

Dictionary: Definition of reinforcement Medical Dictionary: Definition of reinforcement Spanish Central: Translation of reinforcement Nglish: Translation of reinforcement for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of reinforcement for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about reinforcement

Seen and Heard

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

show

WORD OF THE DAY

notorious

play

widely and unfavorably known

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games