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Cushion vs Quiet - What's the difference?

cushion | quiet | Synonyms |

Cushion is a synonym of quiet.


As nouns the difference between cushion and quiet

is that cushion is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc while quiet is the absence of sound; quietness.

As verbs the difference between cushion and quiet

is that cushion is to furnish with cushions while quiet is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

As an adjective quiet is

with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise.

Cushion vs Soften - What's the difference?

cushion | soften | Synonyms |

Cushion is a synonym of soften.


As verbs the difference between cushion and soften

is that cushion is to furnish with cushions while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun cushion

is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

Shield vs Cushion - What's the difference?

shield | cushion | Related terms |

Shield is a related term of cushion.


As nouns the difference between shield and cushion

is that shield is anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection while cushion is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

As verbs the difference between shield and cushion

is that shield is to protect, to defend while cushion is to furnish with cushions.

Offset vs Cushion - What's the difference?

offset | cushion |


As nouns the difference between offset and cushion

is that offset is anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent while cushion is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

As verbs the difference between offset and cushion

is that offset is to compensate for something while cushion is to furnish with cushions.

Cushion vs Deaden - What's the difference?

cushion | deaden | Synonyms |

Cushion is a synonym of deaden.


As verbs the difference between cushion and deaden

is that cushion is to furnish with cushions while deaden is to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

As a noun cushion

is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

Cushion vs Cushioning - What's the difference?

cushion | cushioning | Related terms |

Cushion is a related term of cushioning.


As verbs the difference between cushion and cushioning

is that cushion is to furnish with cushions while cushioning is .

As a noun cushion

is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

Cushion vs Stifle - What's the difference?

cushion | stifle | Synonyms |

Cushion is a synonym of stifle.


As nouns the difference between cushion and stifle

is that cushion is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc while stifle is boots.

As a verb cushion

is to furnish with cushions.

Cushion vs Protector - What's the difference?

cushion | protector | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between cushion and protector

is that cushion is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc while protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

As a verb cushion

is to furnish with cushions.

Cushion vs Protect - What's the difference?

cushion | protect | Related terms |

Cushion is a related term of protect.


As verbs the difference between cushion and protect

is that cushion is to furnish with cushions while protect is to keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

As a noun cushion

is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

Cushion vs Bumper - What's the difference?

cushion | bumper | Related terms |

Cushion is a related term of bumper.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between cushion and bumper

is that cushion is (obsolete) a riotous dance, formerly common at weddings while bumper is (obsolete) a drinking vessel filled to the brim.

As nouns the difference between cushion and bumper

is that cushion is a soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc while bumper is (obsolete) a drinking vessel filled to the brim.

As a verb cushion

is to furnish with cushions.

As an adjective bumper is

(colloquial) large; filled to the bumpers at the top of a silo.

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