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UPHOLDING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Upholding.

Upholding - as a verb

Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Example: "Preserve the peace in the family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear oncontinuepreserve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
holdkeepmaintain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

Support against an opponent

Example: "The appellate court upheld the verdict"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maintain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confirmreassert
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Upholding - as a noun

The act by which something is upheld.

Example Sentences

"The upholding judge made a fair and just decision."
"The upholding jury delivered a unanimous verdict."
"The upholding defense attorney argued passionately for his client's innocence."
"The upholding prosecutor presented compelling evidence against the defendant."
"The upholding witness's testimony was crucial in convicting the criminal."
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Word Game Points

Is UPHOLDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upholding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPHOLDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is UPHOLDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upholding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPHOLDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is UPHOLDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upholding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPHOLDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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