Antonyms for stick up for


Grammar : Verb
Spell : stik
Phonetic Transcription : stɪk


Definition of stick up for

Origin :
  • Old English sticca "rod, twig, spoon," from Proto-Germanic *stikkon- "pierce, prick" (cf. Old Norse stik, Old High German stehho, German Stecken "stick, staff"), from PIE *steig- "to stick; pointed" (see stick (v.)). Meaning "staff used in a game" is from 1670s (originally billiards); meaning "manual gearshift lever" first recorded 1914. Stick-ball is attested from 1824. Alliterative connection of sticks and stones is recorded from mid-15c.
  • As in back : verb support
  • As in support : verb defend, advocate belief
  • As in sustain : verb keep up, maintain
  • As in uphold : verb maintain, support
  • As in defend : verb show support for
  • As in aid : verb help, support
  • As in go to bat for : verb show support for
  • As in help : verb aid, assist

Synonyms for stick up for

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