Synonyms of stood up for

stood up for

phrase

past tense of stand up for

1

as in protected

to drive danger or attack away from

She always stood up for her little sister on the playground.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• defended
• safeguarded
• guarded
• shielded
• kept
• forfended
• secured
• fenced
• warded
• covered
• saved
• screened
• prevented
• bulwarked
• fended
• opposed
• preserved
• resisted
• withstood
• conserved
• averted
• contended
• fought
• warred
• buffered
• battled
• picketed
• walled
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assailed
• assaulted
• bombarded
• submitted
• stormed
• beset
• besieged
• yielded
• overran
• caved
• capitulated

2

as in justified

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

You have to stand up for the rules or there will be chaos.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

3

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of

He stood up for the rights of those without a voice.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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