Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: stand up for

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Another group held a counter-protest, urging the electoral commission to "complete your job" and calling on "Nigerians to stand up for democracy".

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64799796?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

As a result, girls aren’t able to learn how to establish boundaries and stand up for themselves, and boys’ bad behavior is ignored or even encouraged.

Source: https://thebutlercollegian.com/2023/02/common-relationship-red-flags-to-avoid/

Asked how important it was to stand up for his team, Howe said: "Absolutely.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9944585/arsenal-transfer-news-live-joao-felix-mykhaylo-mudryk-bid-latest/

At Love Elementary School in Alameda, students are learning early on to stand up for what's right and speak out against what's wrong.

Source: https://abc7news.com/black-history-month-education-love-elementary-school-alameda-survey/12768113/

“But I have come to realise it is the Liberal Democrats in Bedford borough who truly stand up for residents,” he said.

Source: https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/bedford-elections-community-campaigner-vows-to-keep-on-serving-the-people-of-queens-park-4126902

But when working people like Vince refuse to take that crap, when we stand up for ourselves and our fellow workers, and when others see that and are inspired to do the same, that spark catches, and it rips through the status quo like a wildfire.

Source: https://therealnews.com/he-tried-to-organize-home-depots-first-union-now-hes-unemployed

Comedian and television personality Nazeem Hussain spoke to the students about young leaders being readers, using laughter as a tool for getting through tough times, and how his mum taught him to stand up for himself.

Source: https://narrabricourier.com.au/2023/04/13/young-leaders-shine-at-young-leaders-day-2023/

Eileen was whooshed around the rink and even tried to stand up for herself.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23985640.poole-woman-celebrates-102nd-birthday-bic-ice-rink/?ref=rss

He crushed the weaker opponent based largely on her failure to stand up for parents as drag queens pushed their agenda on children.

Source: https://nj1015.com/4-critical-districts-to-watch-on-nj-primary-day-2023-opinion/

He was quite a violent man but weirdly, when you’re a kid, you want someone to stand up for you and I felt like I’d been bullied, that this had all happened because I didn’t have a dad in my life.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11635967/Emotional-Bradley-Wiggins-opens-suffering-sexual-abuse-youth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

However, now it is up to the Liberals to stand up for Canadians,” he added.

Source: https://thelinkpaper.ca/canadas-federal-court-rejects-request-to-block-takeover-of-shaw-by-rogers/

“Humza Yousaf needs to show some leadership and stand up for integrity.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23503473.humza-yousaf-urged-intervene-toxic-snp-sex-pest-scandal/?ref=rss

“I also want to stress that it is the job of the Alberta Federation of Labour to stand up for the working Albertans we represent.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9688748/alberta-ndp-illegal-third-party-advertising-accusations/

“I do want him to stand up for his rights and (not) say ‘bow down to the government, it's been a tough call to just let him do what he wants and say he's at that age to make his own decisions."

Source: https://www.denver7.com/news/state-news/colorado-springs-12-year-old-did-not-back-down-from-wearing-symbolic-dont-tread-on-me-patch-to-school

I'll be representing everyone no matter how they voted and will stand up for really important issues, one of which protecting the green belt and green spaces."

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/south-tyneside-council-election-results-26847844