cushioning

• Substantivo que designa material ou camada usada para amortecer impactos, proporcionar conforto ou proteger contra choques e vibrações.

A noun referring to material or padding used to soften impact, provide comfort, or protect against shock.

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1. Protective paddingB1formal

   Material or structure used to reduce impact, shock, or pressure.

   Amortecimento

   • The cushioning in these running shoes absorbs shock effectively.
   • The packaging includes extra cushioning to protect fragile items.
   • Good cushioning is essential for comfortable seating.

   Sinônimosbolsterbufferbumpercushionpackingpadpaddingpillowprotectionshock absorberstuffingwadding

2. Financial protectionB2formal

   A reserve or buffer that protects against financial loss or difficulty.

   Reserva financeira

   • The company's savings provide cushioning against market downturns.
   • Emergency funds act as cushioning during unexpected expenses.
   • Insurance offers cushioning against major financial risks.

   Sinônimosbufferinsuranceprotectionreservesafety net

• Reduzir o impacto ou o efeito de algo; servir como proteção ou camada amortecedora.

A verb meaning to soften the impact or effect of something, or to provide a protective layer or padding.

1. Protect from impactB1formal

   To soften the effect of a blow or impact.

   Amortecer o impacto

   • The thick grass cushioned his fall.
   • The airbag cushioned the driver from the collision.
   • The packaging is designed to cushion the product during shipping.

   Sinônimosabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemuffleshieldsoften

2. Mitigate negative effectsB2formal

   To reduce the unpleasant or harmful effects of something.

   Amenizar

   • The government introduced measures to cushion the economic downturn.
   • Savings can help cushion the blow of losing a job.
   • The program is designed to cushion the impact of rising prices on low-income families.

   Sinônimosabsorbbufferdampendeadenlessenmitigatemufflereduceshieldsoften

   Antônimosaggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen