Buttress
Buttress noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
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Synonyms for Buttress
Fortress and buttress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fortress" instead a noun "Buttress".
Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing
Fortress
Fortress noun - A structure or place from which one can resist attack.
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Synonyms for Fortress
Buttress and fortress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buttress" instead a noun "Fortress".
Nearby Word: fort
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| large | large buttress | large fortress |
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