lent support
- backedGave support to
- aidedGave assistance to
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- championedActively supported a cause
- bolsteredStrengthened or supported
rallied · encouraged · assisted · upheld · advocated · reinforced · propped · shouldered · stood · lifted · boosted · sustained · buoyed · strengthened · helped · vouched · seconded · furthered
ASSISTANCE vs. HINDRANCE
lent supportundermined
Weakened by stealth
sabotaged · hindered · opposed · obstructed · impeded
ENGAGEMENT vs. DISENGAGEMENT
lent supportabandoned
Left behind completely
left in the lurch · deserted · left high and dry · hung out to dry · forsook
AFFIRMATION vs. REJECTION
lent supportopposed
Against something stated
denounced · condemned · rejected · threw cold water on · disparaged