Synonyms of propped (up)

propped (up)

verb

past tense of prop (up)

1

as in sustained

to hold up or serve as a foundation for

these beams are propping up the entire roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sustained
• carried
• supported
• bolstered
• stayed
• upheld
• shored (up)
• bore
• braced
• buttressed
• underpinned
• undergirded
• trussed
• steadied
• underlay

2

as in assisted

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end

invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assisted
• aided
• helped
• supported
• bore a hand
• reinforced
• backed
• abetted
• stood one in good stead
• saved
• ministered (to)
• facilitated
• backstopped
• endorsed
• encouraged
• forwarded
• promoted
• sponsored
• bolstered
• guided
• cared (for)
• launched
• comforted
• indorsed
• bailed out
• furthered
• served
• attended
• sustained
• fostered
• benefited
• championed
• rescued
• benefitted
• advanced
• patronized
• eased
• reenforced
• advised
• counselled
• succored
• obliged
• buttressed
• mentored
• emboldened
• boosted
• profited
• nurtured
• favored
• counseled
• heartened
• delivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held back
• hindered
• constrained
• opposed
• inhibited
• restrained
• handicapped
• hampered
• blocked
• let down
• barred
• impeded
• obstructed
• interfered
• frustrated
• thwarted
• strangled
• balked
• failed
• disappointed
• baffled
• deserted
• discouraged
• foiled
• hurt
• damaged
• inconvenienced
• disheartened
• sabotaged
• injured
• retarded
• stunted
• repressed
• stifled
• harmed
• straitened