Meaning of STICK UP

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  defend against attack or criticism;"He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" [v]  rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
	Synonyms:		hold up, stand up
	See Also:		assail, assault, attack, defend, fend for, mug, rob, set on, support