Buffer and Smother

Buffer

Buffer verb - To lessen the shock of.
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Synonyms for Buffer

Smother and buffer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Buffer".

Nearby Words: buff, buffed, buffering, buffing, buffered

Smother

Smother verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

Buffer and smother are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffer" instead a verb "Smother".

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery

Common collocations

allies buffer allies smother allies
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