Harm and Prop up

Opposite meaning terms

Harm verb - To cause bodily damage to.

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Prop up is an antonym for harm.

Nearby Words: harmful, harmed, harmless, harmfully, harming

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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Harm is an antonym for prop up.

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