Prop up and Stifle

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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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Stifle is an antonym for prop up.

Stifle verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

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Prop up is an antonym for stifle.

Nearby Words: stifled, stifling

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