bolstered
Gave more support
Bolstered is the past tense of bolster, meaning to support, strengthen, or prop up.
A pillow bolsters your head; evidence bolsters an argument; reinforcements bolster a defensive line.
The word often appears with abstractions: The poll numbers bolstered her confidence.
His testimony bolstered the prosecution's case.
Made more robust
- buttressedStrengthened with external bracing
- shoredReinforced with supports
- bracedSteadied against force
- fortifiedMade more resistant
underpinned · propped · supported · augmented · enhanced · consolidated · stiffened · hardened
Gave support to
- upheldAffirmed on review
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- advocatedPublicly recommended or supported
- championedActively supported a cause
defended · sustained · promoted · validated · encouraged · nurtured · fostered · maintained
Group emotional well-being
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- courageFortitude facing danger
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- convictionFirmly held belief
assertiveness · optimism · resilience · self-assurance · empowerment · bravery · boldness · spirits
strengthened
Made more robust
- buttressedStrengthened with external bracing
- shoredReinforced with supports
- bracedSteadied against force
fortified · underpinned · propped · supported · augmented · enhanced · consolidated · stiffened · hardened · solidified
backed
Gave support to
- upheldAffirmed on review
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- advocatedPublicly recommended or supported
championed · defended · sustained · promoted · validated · encouraged · nurtured · fostered · maintained · justified
morale
Group emotional well-being
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- courageFortitude facing danger
- determinationFirmness of purpose
conviction · assertiveness · optimism · resilience · self-assurance · empowerment · bravery · boldness · spirits · resolve
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
- stuffedFilled beyond capacity
- upholsteredCovered with fabric cushioning
- pillowedRested on soft support
quilted · insulated · lined · filled · softened · buffered · headboard · armrest · furniture · comfort
bolsteredundermined
Weakened by stealth
weakened · undercut · eroded · diminished · sapped
bolsteredhindered
Slowed or obstructed
impeded · obstructed · blocked · hampered · thwarted
bolsteredundermined
Weakened by stealth
discouraged · demoralized · deflated · shaken · dispirited
- bolster pillowElongated supportive bed pillow
- yoga bolsterSupportive pillow for poses