Antonyms for stand up for

Grammar : Verb

Spell : stand

Phonetic Transcription : stænd

Definition of stand up for

Origin : Old English standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, past participle standen), from Proto-Germanic *sta-n-d- (cf. Old Norse standa, Old Saxon and Gothic standan, Old High German stantan, Swedish stå, Dutch staan, German stehen), from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).
Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from c.1600.

As in justify : verb legitimize, substantiate
As in assert : verb insist, declare, maintain
As in assist : verb help
As in reinforce : verb strengthen, augment
As in speak out/speak up : verb make one's position known
As in support : verb defend, advocate belief
As in testify : verb vouch for; give testimony
As in vouch : verb give assurance
As in champion : verb advocate, support
As in contest : verb argue, challenge
As in defend : verb show support for
As in endorse : verb support, authorize
As in go to bat for : verb show support for
As in guarantee : verb pledge, promise

Synonyms for stand up for

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