Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To support or maintain something, especially a belief or decision, by providing backing or proof.
Uphold
/ʌpˈhəʊld/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
All the unions are affiliated in upholding the rules.
The judge's role is to uphold the law impartially.
The committee works hard to uphold the organization's values.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English "upholden," which stems from the Old English "uphæaldan," with "up" connoting "to an upper position" and "holden," a variant of "hold" meaning "to keep."
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