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plumping (for)

verb , present participle of plump (for)

Synonyms and Antonyms of plumping (for)

to promote the interests or cause of

will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research

Synonyms of plumping (for)

advocating, backing, championing, endorsing (also indorsing), patronizing, plunking (for) or plonking (for) , supporting

Words Related to plumping (for)

adopting, embracing, espousing

abetting, aiding, assisting, helping, propping (up), seconding, siding (with)

backstopping, bolstering, boosting, buttressing, reinforcing (also reenforcing)

advancing, forwarding, furthering

plugging, preaching, talking up

bailing out, delivering, rescuing, saving

Phrases Synonymous with plumping (for)

going in for, going to bat for, holding a brief for, standing up for, sticking up for

Near Antonyms of plumping (for)

baffling, foiling, frustrating, interfering, opposing, sabotaging, thwarting

deserting, disappointing, failing, letting down

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