hold up vs sustain

sustain vs hold up

hold up and sustain both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold up	No	No	Yes	No
sustain	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold up and sustain are synonyms defined as:

hold up and sustain: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Other synonyms of hold up include hold, support.

hold up (verb)	sustain (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed	undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration	admit as valid
rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat	supply with necessities and support
continue to live and avoid dying	provide with nourishment
resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
resist or confront with resistance	lengthen or extend in duration or space

Difference between hold up and sustain

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