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undergird

verb
  1. To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.

  2. To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for.

  3. To lend moral support to.

Synonymsfortify, shore up, succour
Antonymsundermine

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