Buttress and Sinew

Buttress

Buttress noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
Usage example: the mother had always been the buttress of our family in trying times
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Synonyms for Buttress

Sinew and buttress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sinew" instead the word "Buttress" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing

Sinew

Sinew noun - The ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.

Buttress and sinew are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buttress" instead the word "Sinew" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: sinewy
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