word
Reinforcement
Ree-ih-NFAW-rsmuhnt
/ˌriːɪˈnfɔːrsmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reinforcement
Dictionary meaning
A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission.
Examples
- My gestures underlined the degree to which the complaints bothered me.
Synonyms: support
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