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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

Example Sentences

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“Let’s say, for example, Harvey Weinstein: It was very difficult to prove a case when there was only one person because there was a tendency to turn it into a so-called ‘he-said, she-said’ situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

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

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2021

“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

“As a result, we would not be able to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt and charges were not filed.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2017

Pragmatists can leave the question of identity open; but they cannot do without the wider knower any more than they can do without the reality, if they want to prove a case of knowing.

From Meaning of Truth by James, William

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