Prop up

Synonyms for prop up
verb stimulate spiritually

restore
inspire
strengthen
boost
embolden
reassure
hearten
spur
buoy
brighten
fortify

revitalize
rally
animate
console
enliven
incite
comfort
goad
applaud
exhilarate
galvanize

gladden
sway
instigate
prick
revivify
excite
inspirit
rouse
steel
energize
stir

refresh
cheer
praise
push
buck up
cheer up
enhearten
give shot in arm
psych up

Antonyms for prop up

dissuade
dishearten
weaken
deaden
annoy
sadden
tire
deter
calm

repress
deject
dispirit
block
hurt
discourage
dull
depress
upset

agitate
trouble
bore
leave alone
dampen
confuse
uninspire

Synonyms
verb strengthen, augment

bolster
stress
buttress
support
enlarge
add to
increase
fortify
emphasize

build up
boost
underline
stiffen
energize
prop
harden
multiply
stroke

supplement
sustain
carry
hype
toughen
back up
beef up
pick up
pillar

shore up
add fuel to fire
heat up
lend a hand
punch up
soup up
stand up for

Antonyms

hinder
prevent
undermine
let down
weaken
decrease

lessen
play down
liquefy
soften
subtract
reduce

diminish
hurt
discourage
melt
take away

Synonyms
verb encourage

restore
motivate
inspire
strengthen
reassure
goad
hearten
fortify
revitalize
rally
animate

stir
console
enliven
incite
comfort
brighten
applaud
exhilarate
galvanize
gladden
boost

instigate
prick
revivify
excite
rouse
spur
steel
energize
sway
embolden
refresh

cheer
praise
push
buoy
buck up
cheer up
enhearten
give shot in arm
psych up

Antonyms

damage
dissuade
weaken
dishearten
bring down
decrease
deaden
calm

annoy
sadden
tire
deter
prevent
repress
hurt
depress

discourage
leave alone
agitate
trouble
upset
bore
dull
halt