reinforces

VERB

strengthen, augment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to bolster boost build up buttress emphasize enlarge fortify increase shore up stress support underline

STRONG

carry energize harden hype multiply prop stiffen stroke supplement sustain toughen

WEAK

add fuel to fire back up beef up heat up lend a hand pick up pillar prop up punch up soup up stand up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage hinder hurt lessen let down play down prevent reduce undermine weaken

STRONG

liquefy melt soften

WEAK

subtract take away

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reinforces

Harbor resonance, in which the shape of a basin reinforces the water's oscillations, helped explain why neighboring ports experienced different effects.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

“Our impression after spending time with the management team this week only reinforces this view.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

But the judge ruled that "far from exculpating her, it incriminates her or reinforces the correctness" of her conviction.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

And the nearly $1.8 trillion federal budget deficit so far this fiscal year only reinforces the borrowing need.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026

Especially if every glance in a mirror reinforces it.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins