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Synonyms of shore up

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Another word for shore up is prop up. Other synonyms of shore up are underfoot, undergird, underpin, underprop and underset.

Synonyms and similar words for shore up

verbTo reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

prop upTo support with, or as if with, a prop.
underfootTo provide a footing beneath; to shore up or underpin.
undergird
underpin
underpropTo prop from beneath; to put a prop under; to support; to uphold, prop up.
underset
embolster rareTo prop up or support, as with a bolster; shore up.

Meaning of shore up

verb To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

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What is another word for shore up?: Shore up has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as prop up, underfoot, undergird, underpin, underprop, underset and embolster.
What does shore up mean?: Shore up means to reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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