Buttress
Buttress verb - To hold up or serve as a foundation for.
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Synonyms for Buttress
Psych up and buttress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Psych up" instead a verb "Buttress".
Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing
Psych up
Psych up verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.
Usage example: I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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