옹호하다
To support or defend a person, idea, or cause, especially when it is being criticized by others.
Exemples
3 sur 5그녀는 항상 사회적 약자의 입장을 옹호합니다.
She always advocates for the position of the socially underprivileged.
어떤 학자들은 이 파격적인 이론을 강력하게 옹호하고 있다.
Some scholars are strongly defending this unconventional theory.
친구가 욕먹고 있는데 당연히 옹호해 줘야지.
My friend is getting criticized, so of course I should stand up for them.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Ong-ho' as 'On your side'—supporting someone against others.
Quiz rapide
그 단체는 아동의 권리를 ____ 위해 설립되었다.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 옹호하기
Exemples
그녀는 항상 사회적 약자의 입장을 옹호합니다.
everydayShe always advocates for the position of the socially underprivileged.
어떤 학자들은 이 파격적인 이론을 강력하게 옹호하고 있다.
academicSome scholars are strongly defending this unconventional theory.
친구가 욕먹고 있는데 당연히 옹호해 줘야지.
informalMy friend is getting criticized, so of course I should stand up for them.
우리는 회사의 브랜드 이미지를 옹호하기 위해 성명을 발표했습니다.
businessWe issued a statement to defend the company's brand image.
인권을 옹호하는 시민 단체들이 한자리에 모였다.
formalCivic groups advocating for human rights gathered in one place.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
인권 옹호
protection of human rights
옹호론자
advocate/proponent
Souvent confondu avec
지지하다 is simply to support, while 옹호하다 implies defending someone or something against criticism or attack.
Notes d'usage
Used when discussing debates, legal issues, or activism in IELTS tasks.
Erreurs courantes
Do not confuse it with '응원하다' (to cheer for a sports team).
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Ong-ho' as 'On your side'—supporting someone against others.
Origine du mot
From Sino-Korean 擁護 (옹호), meaning 'embrace' and 'protect'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
그 단체는 아동의 권리를 ____ 위해 설립되었다.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 옹호하기
Vocabulaire associé
Plus de mots sur social issues
논쟁
B2A formal debate or a heated argument about a specific topic, typically involving differing opinions.
완화하다
B2To make something less severe, painful, or strict; to mitigate or alleviate a problem or tension.
갈등
B2A state of disagreement or opposition between ideas, interests, or people. It can range from internal mental struggles to large-scale social or international disputes.
선입견
B2An opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason. Often a negative bias towards a group of people.
시급하다
B2To be very urgent and require immediate attention or action. It is used to describe problems or tasks that cannot be delayed.
타협
B2An agreement reached by each side making concessions. It is a way to resolve conflict by finding a middle ground.
소외되다
B2To be marginalized, excluded, or isolated from a group or society.
대처하다
B2To take action or deal with a difficult situation or problem effectively. It implies responding to a challenge or crisis with a specific strategy.
악순환
B2A vicious cycle where one bad event leads to another, making a situation progressively worse. It is commonly used to describe poverty or environmental degradation.
부각되다
B2To become prominent, highlighted, or stand out as a significant issue or feature. It often refers to a topic gaining public or academic attention.
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