stick up

Verb
  1. Rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat (synset 202282293)
    referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    entail: assail, assault, attack, set on - attack someone physically or emotionally
    is a type of: rob - take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
    subtypes: mug - rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
    same as: hold up
  2. Defend against attack or criticism (synset 200897237)
    "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
    is a type of: defend, fend for, support - argue or speak in defense of
    same as: stand up

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