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advocacy

[ad-vuh-kuh-see] / ˈæd və kə si /
NOUN
support for an idea or cause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advancement assistance backing
STRONG
aid defense encouragement justification promotion promulgation propagation proposal recommendation urging
WEAK
campaigning for championing pleading for upholding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stop stoppage
STRONG
discouragement
WEAK
attack opposition protest

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