sides with
Takes their part
To side with someone is to support their position in a dispute or conflict, to take their part against opposition: She always sides with her brother in family arguments.
The phrase implies alignment when there are competing factions or viewpoints: The court sided with the plaintiffs.
You can side with a person, group, or abstract position.
- backReverse side; support
- backs upSupports or reverses
- agreeHold the same view
- allySupportive partner
- supportTo uphold or sustain
empathize · stand · nod · root for · champion · feel for · stick up for · uphold · endorse · team up · care for · conform · advocate · defend · has someone's back · adhere · subscribe · collaborate
sides withopposes
Acts in resistance
goes against · turns against · betrays · abandons · deserts
sides withsits on the fence
Remains undecided between options
abstains · washes hands of · hedges · disengages · equivocates
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