Synonyms of stuck up for

stuck up for

phrase

past tense of stick up for

1

as in justified

to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections

She is known for always sticking up for what is right.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justified
• defended
• maintained
• upheld
• supported
• stood up for
• advocated
• affirmed
• asserted
• proclaimed
• confirmed
• discussed
• insisted
• championed
• stated
• pleaded
• protested
• espoused
• vindicated
• claimed
• plead
• contended
• argued
• emphasized
• avowed
• underscored
• professed
• averred
• debated
• pled
• warranted
• underlined
• stressed
• avouched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoned
• withdrew
• took back
• retracted
• reversed
• switched
• recanted
• forsook
• abjured
• refuted
• rebutted
• disproved
• controverted

2

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

He stuck up for his colleague during the debate.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorsed
• advocated
• supported
• went in for
• stood up for
• backed
• went to bat for
• held a brief for
• embraced
• plonked (for)
• indorsed
• adopted
• plumped (for)
• plunked (for)
• championed
• helped
• patronized
• assisted
• aided
• sided (with)
• propped (up)
• reinforced
• saved
• bolstered
• preached
• espoused
• forwarded
• seconded
• rescued
• abetted
• buttressed
• furthered
• reenforced
• bailed out
• advanced
• boosted
• backstopped
• talked up
• plugged
• delivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposed
• thwarted
• frustrated
• interfered
• baffled
• failed
• disappointed
• deserted
• foiled
• sabotaged
• let down