take under one's wing

take up with

encourage friend welcome

buddy up get chummy with get in with hit it off side with stand by

block discourage dissuade harm hinder hurt injure obstruct stop thwart unfriend

ignore neglect

back benefit bolster boost cooperate encourage further maintain promote push save serve stimulate support

abet accommodate advocate ballyhoo befriend cheer endorse hype intercede patronize plug prop puff relieve sanction second succor sustain uphold

be of use buck up do a favor do a service do one's part go to bat for go with lend a hand open doors root for see through stand by stick up for stump for work for

block condemn delay depress discourage dissuade halt harm hinder hurt impede neglect obstruct prevent refuse stop undermine

conceal disapprove frustrate hide ignore oppose protest

check counteract decrease injure worsen

conceal cover defend safeguard shelter ward off

bulwark chamber fend guard harbor haven house roof screen secure shotgun stonewall

cover all bases cover-up give cover give shelter go to bat for ride shotgun

abandon lay bare reveal uncover

disregard ignore

endanger open