Synonyms of buoys (up)

buoys (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy (up)

as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encourages
• inspires
• cheers (up)
• chirks (up)
• bears up
• inspirits
• bucks up
• emboldens
• heartens
• reinforces
• stimulates
• steels
• animates
• provokes
• enforces
• reenforces
• enlivens
• invigorates
• reassures
• assures
• rallies
• strengthens
• energizes
• stirs
• excites
• galvanizes
• fortifies
• quickens
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• disheartens
• daunts
• dispirits
• depresses
• saddens
• undermines
• demoralizes
• weakens
• hamstrings
• enfeebles
• debilitates
• intimidates
• psychs (out)