Cushion — synonyms, definition

1. cushion (Noun)

bolster bumper damper fender mat pad pillow seat sham shock shock absorber

cushion (Noun) — A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc..

cushion (Noun) — A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses. ex. "the old car needed a new set of cushions"

cushion (Noun) — The layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle.

bed cushioning damper layer muffler padding air cushion air spring gaddi hassock head restraint headrest inflatable cushion pillow pincushion seat cushion throw pillow suspension suspension system

2. cushion (Verb)

absorb alleviate buffer check consume deaden devour dim incorporate meliorate mute slow soak up soften sop sponge tone down

cushion (Verb) — Protect from impact. ex. "cushion the blow"

modify