Antonyms for championing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : cham-pee-uhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæm pi ən

Definition of championing

Origin : "to fight for, defend, protect," 1820 (Scott) in a literal sense, from champion (n.). Figurative use by 1830. Earlier it meant "to challenge" (c.1600). Related: Championed; championing.

verb advocate, support

Example sentences :

Isobel had never forgiven him for championing Jerry the night of the debate.
Extract from : « Highacres » by Jane Abbott

She was championing his ideas as if they had been her own cherished plans.
Extract from : « El Diablo » by Brayton Norton

He knew how I had suffered in the press for championing his cause.
Extract from : « Wagner as I Knew Him » by Ferdinand Christian Wilhelm Praeger

Youre only another victim of the morals you were championing just now.
Extract from : « Three Plays by Brieux » by Eugne Brieux

I must run downstairs and thank her for championing our cause.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower

On the other side was a democratic party, championing State rights.
Extract from : « George Brown » by John Lewis

I dont see that at all, Mr. Renfield, said Mrs. Harker, at once championing me.
Extract from : « Dracula » by Bram Stoker

She may be right at that, said Jack, championing Hazels cause.
Extract from : « The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise » by Margaret Penrose

He's the man who talked Frisbie into championing the new route?
Extract from : « Empire Builders » by Francis Lynde

Mr. Smith consented, with the understanding that Mr. Donnelly should help by championing the bill.
Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

Synonyms for championing

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