propping (up) Antonyms
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Meaning of propping (up)
propping (up)
to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it, to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)
propping (up) Sentence Examples
- The old man was propping up the wall with his cane.
- The tired hikers propped themselves up against a tree to rest.
- The scaffolding was propping up the damaged building.
- The guests propped up the bar, chatting and drinking.
- The heavy books were propping up the broken window pane.
- The child propped her teddy bear up on the bed.
- The broken pipe was propped up with a wooden plank.
- The protesters propped up a large banner in the town square.
- The weightlifter propped up the barbell with his massive arms.
- The injured bird was propped up in a cardboard box lined with soft towels.
FAQs About the word propping (up)
to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it, to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)
sustaining, staying,carrying, bolstering, shoring (up), supporting,upholding, bearing, buttressing, bracing
constraining, letting down,holding back, impeding, restraining, interfering, hampering, obstructing, inhibiting, blocking
The old man was propping up the wall with his cane.
The tired hikers propped themselves up against a tree to rest.
The scaffolding was propping up the damaged building.
The guests propped up the bar, chatting and drinking.
