Prop
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Prop [prop]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • A stick, rod or pole for support.
  • Something used in enhancing a desired effect.
  • A person or a thing serving as a support.

Verb

  • To act as a support for a thing.
  • To act as a support against something.
  • To support or strengthen against something.
Example

"We propped the roof in the jungle with trees."

"She used many props in her dance performance."

Synonyms

Noun: Aid, Assistance, Buttress, Column, Mounting, Reinforcement

Verb: Brace, Bolster, Buoy, Buttress, Carry, Maintain, Stand, Shore, Set, Rest

Antonyms

Noun: Hindrance, Injury

Verb: Discourage, Dissuade, Hinder, Halt, Neglect, Refuse