Cushion and Lighten

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Cushion verb - To lessen the shock of.

Usage example: a substantial nest egg helped to cushion the sudden loss of her job

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Lighten and cushion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Cushion".

Nearby Words: cushioned, cushiony, cushioning

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Cushion and lighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cushion" instead a verb "Lighten".

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

cushion blow

lighten blow

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