Buffer
Buffer verb - To lessen the shock of.
Usage example: during my walk an umbrella and thick coat buffered the freezing rain
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Synonyms for Buffer
Gentle and buffer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gentle" instead a verb "Buffer".
Gentle
Gentle verb - To lessen the shock of.
Usage example: adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers
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