Bedrock and Buttress

Bedrock

Bedrock noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
Usage example: my religious faith is the bedrock of my life

Buttress and bedrock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Buttress" instead a noun "Bedrock".

Buttress

Buttress noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
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Synonyms for Buttress

Bedrock and buttress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bedrock" instead a noun "Buttress".

Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing
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