What are some opposite words for uphold?
Antonyms for uphold
ʌpˈhoʊldup·hold
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term uphold.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
uphold
Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to increased activity or further advance in the doing of it; one abets by giving sympathy, countenance, or substantial aid to the doing of that which is already projected or in process of commission. Abet and instigate apply either to persons or actions, incite to persons only; one incites a person to an action. A clergyman will advocate the claims of justice, aid the poor, encourage the despondent, support the weak, uphold the constituted authorities; but he will not incite to a quarrel, instigate a riot, or abet a crime. The originator of a crime often instigates or incites others to abet him in it, or one may instigate or incite others to a crime in the commission of which he himself takes no active part. Compare HELP.
Antonyms:
baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstructSynonyms:
abet, advocate, aid, assist, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support
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continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserveverb
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
"preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
Synonyms:
touch, stay on, retain, conserve, act up, pertain, come to, remain, continue, concern, impact, persist in, go forward, refer, extend, deal, keep, proceed, keep up, go along, affect, go on, save, relate, touch on, preserve, push, bear on, stay, conduct, bear upon, keep on, cover, have-to doe with, maintain, carry onupholdverb
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
uphold, maintainverb
support against an opponent
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"
Synonyms:
asseverate, carry on, keep, conserve, observe, wield, hold, sustain, defend, assert, bear on, maintain, keep up, exert, preserve, continue
How to use uphold in a sentence?
Just two days ago, the Fifth Circuit dissolved the District Court's previous restraining order because it failed to apply settled law to the facts, we will once again ask the Fifth Circuit to uphold Governor Abbott's decision to stop all elective medical procedures during the COVID-19 crisis.
Secretary Yellen believes it is imperative to uphold the integrity of these markets and ensure investor protection.
For the sake of our country, the radical Democrat agenda must be stopped, a united conservative movement will strengthen the bonds of our citizens and uphold the freedoms our country was founded on.
While we did not discount the possibility of a widening of the band to secure a smooth leadership transition, Kuroda appears to have avoided a sharp rise in JGB yields before the end of the fiscal year, the decision to uphold policy rates comes at a cost. The BOJ will be forced to continue its massive JGB purchases to stem speculation of additional YCC tweaks, which will worsen market liquidity.
A man can not prosper without honesty, the same is true for a country, we urge the US to stick to its promises to China regarding Taiwan question, and uphold the one-China policy.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#2158 | drop | |
#2262 | attack | |
#12242 | oppose | |
#12366 | expose | |
#14530 | abandon | |
#17665 | discard | |
#18159 | deter | |
#20138 | discourage | |
#22440 | uphold | |
#22854 | hinder | |
#29400 | impede | |
#31947 | disapprove | |
#36830 | counteract | |
#37100 | betray | |
#39730 | obstruct | |
#40292 | denounce | |
#41205 | baffle | |
#42606 | renounce | |
#49040 | frustrate | |
#51579 | subvert | |
#59581 | confound | |
#63455 | dissuade | |
#82810 | repudiate | |
#212527 | abjure | |
#311709 | disconcert |
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