Antonyms for prop up

Grammar : Verb

Spell : prop

Phonetic Transcription : prɒp

Definition of prop up

Origin : "support," mid-15c., from Middle Dutch proppe "vine prop, support," of unknown origin. Probably related to Old High German pfropfo, German pfropfen "to prop," perhaps from Latin propago "a set, layer of a plant" (see propagation). Irish propa, Gaelic prop are from English.

As in reinforce : verb strengthen, augment
As in inspirit : verb encourage
As in encourage : verb stimulate spiritually

Example sentences :

"Yes, ma'am," says Babbitt, tryin' to prop up his wilted collar.
Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford

They are often so loaded, in the gardens of the Indians, that they have to prop up the branches.
Extract from : « The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago » by John S. C. Abbott

They are often so loaded in the gardens of the Indians that they have to prop up the branches.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

Gradually he unbent himself, and went back to prop up the hedge.
Extract from : « Cornish Saints and Sinners » by J. Henry Harris

But it is of first importance quickly to gather and prop up the dead.
Extract from : « Unexplored Spain » by Abel Chapman

You can prop up the wagon and carry the wheel there on horseback.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High » by Leslie W. Quirk

It is of no advantage to sound firms to prop up unsound ones.
Extract from : « Three Dramas » by Bjrnstjerne M. Bjrnson

The only thing he could do was prop up an elbow in the snow and fire.
Extract from : « World Beyond Pluto » by C. H. Thames

My job, for instance, was to prop up this foolish little man.
Extract from : « The Man Who Played to Lose » by Laurence Mark Janifer

There was one Bible in the village, but that was used to prop up a flower-pot.
Extract from : « Great Englishwomen » by M. B. Synge

Synonyms for prop up

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