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English verb: stick up | |||
| 1. | stick up (possession) rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat | ||
| Synonyms | hold up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | rob | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | mug | ||
| Entail | assail, assault, attack, set on | ||
| Domain category | crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offence, offense | ||
| 2. | stick up (communication) defend against attack or criticism | ||
| Samples | He stood up for his friend. She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student. | ||
| Synonyms | stand up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | defend, fend for, support | ||
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