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prove a case

VERB

defend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate argue assert back champion endorse explain guarantee justify maintain stand by support uphold

STRONG

aid befriend espouse exculpate exonerate plead rationalize recommend second stonewall sustain vindicate warrant

WEAK

apologize for back up bear one out come to defense of cover for go to bat for put in a good word ride shotgun for say in defense speak up for stand up for stick up for thump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

oppose protest reject

STRONG

accuse blame condemn

WEAK

abandon attack deny forsake relinquish renounce

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Prosecutors face a high bar to prove a case beyond reasonable doubt when the key witnesses have told contradictory narratives, said Carolyn Hartley, professor of social work at the University of Iowa.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

What’s needed to prove a case for fraud is clearly established through centuries of judicial decisions.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2021

“The question of whether we can prove a case at trial is different than clearing him of any and all wrongdoing,” he said.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2020

“You should expect and demand more from the government when they have the burden to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2017

Clearly, this search for the lady might prove a case for Sherlock Holmes, while Paul's own detective ability, he admitted, was more of the Dr. Watson order.

From High Noon A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks' by Elinor Glyn by Anonymous

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