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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Upheld
The primary meaning of the word "Upheld" is to confirm or support something, such as a decision, principle, or law.
Definitions
- To confirm or support something, such as a decision, principle, or law
- To maintain or defend something, such as a claim, right, or position
- To keep something in existence or effectiveness, such as a tradition, practice, or institution
Etymology of Upheld
The word "Upheld" comes from the Old English words "up" meaning "up" and "healdan" meaning "to hold", and has been used in the English language since the 9th century to convey the idea of supporting or maintaining something.
Example Uses
- The court upheld the decision of the lower court, confirming the guilty verdict.
- The company upheld its commitment to sustainability, reducing its carbon footprint by 50% in the past year.
- The government upheld the human rights of its citizens, protecting them from discrimination and oppression.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
overturned
rejected
denied
dismissed
repudiated
refuted
contradicted
opposed
resisted
thwarted
hindered
obstructed
blocked
frustrated
defeated
failed
abandoned
relinquished
surrendered
forfeited
waived
renounced
repealed
annulled
voided
invalidated