Synonyms for stick to
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : stik |
| Phonetic Transcription : stɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for stick to Other synonyms for the word stick to
- abide
- administer
- admonish
- affirm
- altercate
- apply
- apprehend
- ascribe
- associate with
- attack
- aver
- avow
- bandy
- battle
- be
- be hot on the trail
- be left
- be long lived
- be out for blood
- be timeless
- bear down on
- beat the bushes
- bicker
- bide
- bird-dog
- blast
- blow the whistle on
- break
- break with
- bring to light
- bring up the rear
- bring upon
- buck
- bump heads
- burden
- call into question
- capture
- carry forward
- carry on
- carry through
- cast aspersions upon
- cast doubt upon
- catch
- catenate
- censure
- chaperon
- charge
- chase
- chasten
- chastise
- chide
- claim
- climb all over
- cling
- come along
- come at
- come back at
- come down on
- come with
- command
- concatenate
- condemn
- conduct
- consort
- contend
- continue
- contradict
- contravene
- convoy
- cover
- criticize
- cross
- cross swords
- crush
- cumber
- cut to shreds
- date
- deal out
- debate
- defend
- deliver
- denounce
- denunciate
- deny
- depress
- dictate
- dig up
- disaffirm
- disagree
- disapprove
- discover
- dish it out
- dish out
- dispense
- dispute
- do
- dog
- dog footsteps of
- dog the footsteps of
- draft
- drag
- draggle
- draw an inference
- draw out
- drive home
- drub into
- drudge
- drum into
- dump on
- encumber
- endeavor
- endure
- enjoin
- escort
- even the score
- exact
- exist
- expose
- express disapprobation
- extend
- extort
- face down
- face off
- ferret out
- feud
- fight back
- find
- find fault with
- finger
- fix
- fix one's wagon
- fly in face of
- follow
- force
- force upon
- forge ahead
- frame
- freeze
- freight
- gainsay
- gang up on
- get
- get back at
- get even
- get in one's face
- get on with it
- give
- give chase
- give comeuppance
- give it to
- give just desserts
- go after
- go along
- go at
- go on
- go one on one
- go with
- grind
- grind into
- guard
- guide
- hammer
- hammer away
- hamper
- handicap
- hang around with
- hang in
- hang on
- hang out
- hash
- hash over
- hassle
- have at
- have at each other
- have at it
- have bone to pick
- have no end
- hinder
- hit back
- hold
- hold on
- hold out
- hold responsible
- hound
- hunt
- impede
- impress upon
- impute
- indict
- insist
- instruct
- jump
- jump all over
- jump down one's throat
- jump on
- justify
- keep at
- keep company
- keep on
- keep on truckin'
- keep the ball rolling
- keep up
- kick back
- knock
- knock around
- lace into
- lade
- last
- lay a bad trip on
- lay at one's door
- lay down the law
- lay into
- lay to
- lead
- lengthen
- let have it
- let one have it
- levy
- light into
- linger
- live
- live on
- load
- lock horns
- lock horns with
- loiter
- look after
- lower the boom
- maintain
- make headway
- make heavy
- make reprisal
- match
- mete out
- mix
- mix it up
- move ahead
- negate
- negative
- never cease
- never say die
- obligate
- onto
- oppose
- oppress
- outlast
- outlive
- overcharge
- overload
- overwhelm
- pass the buck
- pay back
- pay back in spades
- pay off
- payback
- peg away
- perdure
- persecute
- persevere
- persist
- persist in
- pettifog
- pick an argument
- piece together
- pile
- pin something on
- plug away
- point the finger
- pound away
- prescribe
- press
- press on
- prevail
- progress
- project
- prolong
- promote
- punish
- pursue
- push on
- put a tail on
- put down
- put together
- put up a fight
- put up a struggle
- put up argument
- quarrel
- question
- quibble
- rap
- reach
- rebuke
- reciprocate
- redress
- rehash
- remain
- repay
- repeat
- report
- reprehend
- reproach
- reprove
- require
- requite
- resist
- rest
- retort
- retribute
- return
- return the compliment
- revenge
- ride
- ride out
- rip
- roast
- row
- run after
- run down
- run on
- saddle
- saddle with
- sass
- say
- schlepp along
- score
- scout
- search
- seek
- set to
- settle up
- settle with
- shadow
- shag
- shlep along
- show about
- show around
- skin
- skin alive
- slam
- smear
- smell out
- sniff out
- snow
- snow under
- sock it to
- sock it to one
- spook
- squabble
- square
- squire
- stalk
- stand
- stay
- stay on
- stick at
- stick it to
- stick to
- strain
- strike
- string along
- subject
- superannuate
- survive
- sustain
- swipe at
- tag
- tag after
- tag along
- tail
- tailgate
- take an eye for an eye
- take on
- take out
- take out after
- take satisfaction
- take vengeance
- talk back
- tar
- tax
- tell
- throw doubt on
- throw the book at
- thumb nose at
- trace
- track
- traduce
- trail
- trash
- travel
- traverse
- trouble
- try
- try hard
- try repeatedly
- turn the tables on
- unearth
- upbraid
- uphold
- urge
- usher
- venge
- vex
- vindicate
- visit
- warrant
- wear
- wear on
- wear well
- weigh down
- weight
- work
- worry
- wrangle
- wreak
- zap
- zing
Définition of stick to
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 impugn : verb criticize, challenge
- As in inflict : verb impose something
- As in argue : verb verbally fight
- As in avenge : verb retaliate
- As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
- As in track/track down : verb follow, pursue
- As in accompany : verb go or be with something
- As in blame : verb accuse; place responsibility
- As in burden : verb encumber, strain
- As in lade : verb charge
- As in contend : verb argue
- As in continue : verb persist, carry on
- As in endure : verb continue; be durable
- As in follow : verb trail, pursue physically
- As in hammer away/hammer into : verb work hard at
Antonyms for stick to
- abandon
- abbreviate
- absolve
- abstain
- acquit
- advance
- agree
- aid
- allow
- applaud
- approve
- assist
- avoid
- cease
- cede
- cheer
- comfort
- commend
- complete
- compliment
- comply
- concede
- concur
- condemn
- confirm
- corroborate
- decrease
- delight
- deny
- depart
- desert
- desist
- die
- discontinue
- disregard
- divide
- encourage
- end
- endorse
- exalt
- exculpate
- exonerate
- facilitate
- fail
- finish
- flatter
- forget
- forgive
- forward
- free
- further
- give in
- give up
- go
- go along
- go before
- halt
- harmonize
- help
- hold
- ignore
- join
- keep
- keep quiet
- keep silent
- laud
- lead
- leave
- leave alone
- let go
- lose
- make happy
- make peace
- misunderstand
- move
- neglect
- not get
- overlook
- pardon
- pass over
- permit
- please
- praise
- precede
- promote
- question
- quit
- refuse
- reject
- release
- relieve
- request
- retreat
- retrogress
- run away
- sanction
- scorn
- separate
- shorten
- shun
- slight
- soothe
- stay
- stop
- support
- surrender
- sympathize
- take
- take back
- thank
- unburden
- unmix
- withdraw
- withhold
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