Desert and Prop up

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Desert verb - To leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another.

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Prop up is an antonym for desert.

Prop up verb - To provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end.

Usage example: invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis

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Desert is an antonym for prop up.

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