Cushion and Quell

Cushion

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

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

Nearby Words: cushioned, cushiony, cushioning

Quell

Quell verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Cushion and quell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cushion" instead a verb "Quell".

Nearby Word: quelling

Common collocations

attacks cushion attacks quell attacks
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