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STICK UP Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase stick up. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase stick up. (close relations)
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hold up
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

• continue to live and avoid dying

• resist or confront with resistance

• resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

hijack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

verb

• take arbitrarily or by force

• seize control of

mug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quantity that can be held in a mug

• a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

• with handle and usually cylindrical

verb

• rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence

• To stare awkwardly

rob
verbv
verb

• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Best Hypernyms For STICK UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stick up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
defend rob support
Phrases (1)
fend for

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