Synonyms of buttress

Noun

1. buttress, buttressing, support

usage: a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

Verb

1. buttress, reinforce, reenforce

usage: reinforce with a buttress; "Buttress the church"

2. buttress, strengthen, beef up, fortify

usage: make stronger or defensible; "buttress your thesis"

Definition and meaning of buttress (Dictionary)