Cushion and Subdue

Cushion

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

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

Nearby Words: cushioned, cushiony, cushioning

Subdue

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

Cushion and subdue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cushion" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

Common collocations

someone cushion someone subdue someone
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