Uphold and Withdraw

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Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges

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Withdraw is an antonym for uphold.

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

Withdraw verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Usage example: withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms

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Uphold is an antonym for withdraw.

Nearby Words: withdrawn, withdrawal, withdrawing, withdrawable

uphold faith

withdraw faith

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Withdraw and Uphold. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/uphold/withdraw

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