Word of the Day - propugn

propugn

/prə(ʊ)ˈpjuːn/
verb
rare
with
object - To fight or contend for or on behalf of (someone or
something); to defend, champion, or vindicate (an opinion, doctrine,
etc.). Also occasionally without object: to fight.

Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Mirour of Mans Saluacioune. From
classical Latin prōpugnāre to fight in defence of a position, to defend
from prō- + pugnāre to fight.

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Pamela propugned her brother's transgender identity at school. It is easier these days than it used to be, but not everywhere. Their parents' support helped immensely.