cushion | Definition of cushion

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