Synonyms of buttressing

Noun


1. buttress, buttressing, support

usage: a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

Verb


1. buttress, reinforce, reenforce

usage: reinforce with a buttress; "Buttress the church"

2. buttress, strengthen, beef up, fortify

usage: make stronger or defensible; "buttress your thesis"

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