Cushioning

Synonyms of cushioning

• protecting
• padding
• buffering

Antonyms of cushioning

• exposing
• endangering
• risking

Collocations of cushioning

emotional cushioning

Frequency: 70 %

She relied on emotional cushioning to deal with the stress of her job.

cushioning effect

Frequency: 60 %

The cushioning effect of the padding reduced the impact of the fall.

physical cushioning

Frequency: 50 %

The physical cushioning provided by the helmet saved him from a serious injury.

cushioning material

Frequency: 45 %

The cushioning material in the sofa made it very comfortable to sit on.

Idiomatic Expressions for cushioning

• Phrase: cushion the fall
  Meaning: to soften the landing or impact of a fall
  Usage: The thick pile of leaves helped cushion the fall when he jumped from the tree.