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STICK UP

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Stick Up.

Stick Up - as a verb

Rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rob5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Defend against attack or criticism

Example: "He stood up for his friend"

Example Sentences

"The robber tried to stick up the bank."
"He decided to stick up for his friend when others were being mean to him."
"The teacher asked the students to stick up their hands if they knew the answer."
"She used glue to stick up the pieces of the broken vase."
"The poster won't stick up on the wall."
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