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REINFORCEMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REINFORCEMENT?

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Reinforcement as a Noun
Definitions of "Reinforcement" as a noun
Synonyms of "Reinforcement" as a noun (24 Words)
Usage Examples of "Reinforcement" as a noun
Associations of "Reinforcement" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Reinforcement” are: reenforcement, support, strengthener, reward, reinforcer, augmentation, increase, supplementing, boosting, swelling, building up, auxiliaries, reserves, strengthening, fortification, bolstering, shoring up, propping up, buttressing, underpinning, bracing, stiffening, supporting, holding up

Reinforcement as a Noun

Definitions of "Reinforcement" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reinforcement” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The action or process of reinforcing or strengthening.
A stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it.
A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission.
(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it.
Extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force.
An act performed to strengthen approved behavior.
The strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic.
The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behaviour.
A device designed to provide additional strength.
Information that makes more forcible or convincing.

Synonyms of "Reinforcement" as a noun (24 Words)

augmentation	The statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original. The augmentation* of the curriculum with new subjects.*
auxiliaries	Someone who acts as assistant.
bolstering	A pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows.
boosting	The act of giving hope or support to someone.
bracing	A structural member used to stiffen a framework.
building up	The commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones.
buttressing	A support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building.
fortification	Defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it. The building and maintenance of fortifications.
holding up	Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone.
increase	The amount by which something increases. They proposed an increase* of 15 percent in the fare.*
propping up	A support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.
reenforcement	Information that makes more forcible or convincing.
reinforcer	A stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it.
reserves	Civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army.
reward	The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property. A slap on the face was his reward* for his cheek.*
shoring up	A beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support.
stiffening	The process of becoming stiff or rigid. Stiffening his shoulders he prepared to advance.
strengthener	A device designed to provide additional strength. The cardboard backing was just a strengthener.
strengthening	The act of increasing the strength of something.
supplementing	Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end.
support	Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation. The study provides support* for both theories.*
supporting	The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening.
swelling	The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea. Painless swellings may appear in the lower abdomen.
underpinning	A set of ideas, motives, or devices which justify or form the basis for something. The theoretical underpinning* for free market economics.*

Usage Examples of "Reinforcement" as a noun

Older electricity mains required reinforcement to meet increased demand.
He used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook.
Reinforcements set in the concrete.
His gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints.
A small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent.
Glass-fibre reinforcement.
Positive feedback leads to reinforcement.

Associations of "Reinforcement" (30 Words)

armor	A military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles.
army	The army of the United States of America the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. Army officers.
brace	Support or hold steady and make steadfast with or as if with a brace. She braced her feet against a projecting shelf.
convoy	A collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships. A convoy* of lorries.*
deepen	Become more intense. They deepened the lake so that bigger pleasure boats could use it.
defence	Protection from harm. His first title defence* against Jones.*
defend	Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial. We shall defend* our island whatever the cost.*
defense	(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies. Sanitation is the best defense* against disease.*
defensible	Able to be protected. A morally defensible* penal system.*
enhance	Increase. This sauce will enhance* the flavor of the meat.*
escalate	Make or become more intense or serious. We do not want to escalate* the war.*
fortify	Add alcohol to (beverages. Most commercial brands of almond milk are fortified with vitamins A, D, B2, B12, calcium, and zinc.
guard	The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team. Guard against infection.
harden	Harden by reheating and cooling in oil. Wait for the glue to harden.
intensification	The action of making or becoming more intense. The intensification* of the conflict.*
intensify	Increase the opacity of (a negative) using a chemical. The dispute began to intensify.
military	The military forces of a nation. As a young man he joined the military* and pursued a career in the Army.*
missile	A weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive. One of the players was hit on the head by a missile* thrown by a spectator.*
protect	Preserve or guarantee by means of formal or legal measures. Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain.
reinforce	Strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment. The next few months reinforced my opinion of Vince as a man of his word.
safeguard	Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure. The charity called for tougher safeguards to protect Britain s remaining natural forests.
soldier	Serve as a soldier. I soldiered with your father on his last four campaigns.
steel	Cover plate or edge with steel. Nerves of steel.
strengthen	Make or become stronger. This exercise will strengthen* your upper body.*
support	Give moral or psychological support aid or courage to. Air operations in support* of British forces.*
sword	One of the suits in a tarot pack. Not many perished by the sword.
tenable	(of an office, position, scholarship, etc.) able to be held or used. A scholarship of 200 per annum tenable* for three years.*
territorial	A territorial military unit. Strongly territorial* birds.*
toughen	Make or become stronger or more resilient. A falcon has scaly skin on its legs that toughens up very quickly.
weapon	A means of persuading or arguing. Nuclear weapons.