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Definition of Stick up
1. Verb. Rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat.
Exact synonyms: Hold Up
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Entails: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Specialized synonyms: Mug
Generic synonyms: Rob
Derivative terms: Holdup, Stickup
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Entails: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Specialized synonyms: Mug
Generic synonyms: Rob
Derivative terms: Holdup, Stickup
2. Verb. Defend against attack or criticism. "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
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