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Bolster

/bˈoʊlstər/
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(noun) A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.

Anti-foreign sentiment is often stoked by the Chinese government in order to bolster cheap nationalism.
It's amazing how a single compliment can bolster one's confidence for so long.
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The government took measures to ____ the economy during the crisis.

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