Prop up and Repress

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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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Repress is an antonym for prop up in topics: encourage, stimulate spiritually.

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Usage example: quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order

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Prop up is an antonym for repress.

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