Synonyms of holding a brief for

holding a brief for

phrase

present participle of hold a brief for

as in advocating

to promote the interests or cause of

They are staunchly independent and don't hold a brief for any political party.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocating
• endorsing
• supporting
• going in for
• standing up for
• sticking up for
• plumping (for)
• going to bat for
• plunking (for)
• plonking (for)
• backing
• adopting
• embracing
• championing
• siding (with)
• patronizing
• helping
• assisting
• propping (up)
• aiding
• reinforcing
• saving
• bailing out
• preaching
• forwarding
• abetting
• seconding
• bolstering
• talking up
• espousing
• furthering
• rescuing
• buttressing
• advancing
• boosting
• backstopping
• plugging
• delivering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposing
• interfering
• frustrating
• baffling
• thwarting
• disappointing
• failing
• sabotaging
• foiling
• letting down
• deserting