stick up

Heist at gunpoint

Stick up means to project upward or outward: His hair was sticking up in all directions.

To stick up for someone is to defend or support them: She always sticks up for her little brother.

A stick-up is a robbery at gunpoint, from the command to raise one's hands: This is a stick-up!

robbery

holdup

Theft by threat

gunpointAimed weapon's end
heistOrganized large-scale theft
muggerOne who robs violently

bandit · robbery · theft · burglary · larceny · threaten · coerce · victim · getaway · mask

protrude

poke out

Extend outward visibly

jutExtend outward sharply
projectPlanned, effortful task
extendMake longer or larger

bristle · spike · stand up · rise · erect · protrude · cowlick · antenna · quill · splinter

defend

stand up for

Defend against criticism

supportTo uphold or sustain
advocatePublic cause supporter
championTop competitor, or advocate

protect · back · defend · loyalty · solidarity · vouch · ally · side with · speak up · have someone's back

adhere

glue

Bonding substance

tapeAdhesive strip on roll
pasteThick sticky substance
affixWord-part modifier

attach · post · tack · pin · mount · display · flyer · poster · notice · bulletin

Categories

theftstealing, larceny, steal, burglary, robbery
protrudeprotrude, jut, bulge, project, jut out
support verbsback, support, advocate, defend, endorse
heistsheist, bank job, bank heist, bank robbery, art heist

Opposites

type of theft/crime

stick uppickpocketing

Theft from pockets

burglary · embezzlement · shoplifting · white-collar crime · fraud

physical orientation

stick uplie flat

droop · stick down · sag · recede · flatten

SOCIAL DEFENSE (stick up for)

stick upbetray

Violate a trust

abandon · turn on · throw under the bus · sell out · backstab

Family

stickup, stickups

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG