stick up

/stɪk əp/
/stɪk əp/
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Other forms: sticking up; sticks up

Definitions of stick up
  1. verb
    defend against attack or criticism
    synonyms: stand up
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    type of:
    defend, fend for, support
    argue or speak in defense of
  2. verb
    rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
    synonyms: hold up
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    types:
    mug
    rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
    type of:
    rob
    take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
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