bolster vs reinforce
reinforce vs bolsterbolster is a noun but reinforce is not a noun.
bolster and reinforce both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bolster | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| reinforce | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
reinforce is a hypernym of
bolster; that is, reinforce is a
word with a broader meaning than bolster:
- bolster: support and strengthen
- reinforce: make stronger
Other hypernyms of bolster include
reenforce.
| bolster (noun) | reinforce (noun) |
|---|---|
| a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows |
| bolster (verb) | reinforce (verb) |
|---|---|
| add padding to | make stronger |
| support and strengthen | strengthen and support with rewards |
| prop up with a pillow or bolster |
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