Need another word that means the same as “buffer”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “buffer” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Buffer” are: buffer zone, polisher, buffer storage, buffer store, cowcatcher, fender, pilot, buff, cushion, bulwark, soften, absorb, lessen, diminish, moderate, mitigate, allay, deaden, muffle, stifle, shield
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “buffer” as a noun can have the following definitions:
buff | A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e g buffalo or oxen. Swimming in the buff means to swim naked. |
buffer storage | A power tool used to buff surfaces. |
buffer store | A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict. |
buffer zone | A part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system. |
bulwark | An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes. The security forces are a bulwark against the breakdown of society. |
cowcatcher | A metal frame at the front of a locomotive for pushing aside cattle or other obstacles on the line. |
cushion | A bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on. Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions. |
fender | An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. In Britain they call a fender a wing. |
pilot | Something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies. He returns to our TV screens in a pilot for a Channel 4 sitcom. |
polisher | A power tool used to buff surfaces. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “buffer” as a verb can have the following definitions:
absorb | Assimilate or take in. The work absorbed him and continued to make him happy. |
allay | Satisfy (thirst. Some stale figs partly allayed our hunger. |
cushion | Protect from impact. Cushion the blow. |
deaden | Make (a noise or sensation) less strong or intense. Deadened wine. |
diminish | Cause to seem less impressive or valuable. The new law is expected to diminish the government s chances. |
lessen | Make smaller. The warmth of the afternoon lessened. |
mitigate | Lessen the gravity of (an offence or mistake. There had been a provocation that mitigated the offence to a degree. |
moderate | Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears. |
muffle | Make (a sound) quieter or less distinct. The trade unions fear their voice within the party is being muffled. |
shield | Prevent or reduce the escape of sound, light, or other radiation from (something. He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare. |
soften | Make less severe or harsh. The blockade appears a better weapon with which to soften them up for eventual surrender. |
stifle | Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of. She stifled a giggle. |
alleviate | Make easier. He couldn t prevent her pain only alleviate it. |
allow | Allow or plan for a certain possibility concede the truth or validity of something. Mandela was allowed few visitors in prison. |
appease | Overcome or allay. We give to charity because it appeases our guilt. |
assuage | Satisfy (thirst. The letter assuaged the fears of most members. |
bumper | A glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast. She started the car with a jerk and hit the bumper of the car in front. |
cache | Provide hardware with a cache memory. A cache of gold coins. |
chemical | Relating to or denoting the use of poison gas or other chemicals as weapons of war. Chemical treatments for killing fungi. |
cushion | A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. Underlay forms a cushion between carpet and floor. |
dashboard | Instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls. An executive dashboard enables a CEO to see bank balances the top five customers accounts receivable and accounts payable. |
demulcent | A substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film. |
emollient | Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin. The president s emollient approach to differences. |
evasion | The deliberate act of failing to pay money. Their adroit evasion of almost all questions. |
fender | The mudguard or area around the wheel well of a vehicle. In Britain they call a fender a wing. |
laxative | A medicine which has a laxative effect. Laxative drugs. |
licensee | The holder of a licence, especially to sell alcoholic drinks. |
maceration | Softening due to soaking or steeping. |
mitigate | Make less severe or harsh. There had been a provocation that mitigated the offence to a degree. |
persuade | Cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. He did everything he could to persuade the police that he was the robber. |
polisher | A power tool used to buff surfaces. |
rarefy | Lessen the density or solidity of. As the shell continues to expand and rarefy astronomers may eventually be able to see characteristic gamma rays from the radioactivity within. |
reaction | A response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude. The work of these painters was a reaction against Fauvism. |
relent | Become less severe or intense. She was going to refuse his request but relented. |
remit | Law the act of remitting especially the referral of a law case to another court. The committee was becoming caught up in issues that did not fall within its remit. |
resilient | Elastic; rebounds readily. The fish are resilient to most infections. |
slacken | Make slack as by lessening tension or firmness. The pace never slackens. |
soft | In a relaxed manner or without hardship soft is nonstandard. Her hair felt very soft. |
soften | Make less severe or harsh. Soften a shock. |
stash | A hiding place or hideout. Their wealth had been stashed away in Swiss banks. |
stoop | Have the head and shoulders habitually bent forwards. He tends to stoop when he walks. |
succumb | Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. After a few blows there the porcupine succumbs. |
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