take sides
• support one person or cause against another or others in a dispute or contest.
• "I do not want to take sides in this matter"
Similar:
support,
give one's support to,
take the part of,
side with,
be on the side of,
stand by,
stand up for,
stick up for,
be supportive of,
encourage,
back,
back up,
give one's backing to,
uphold,
take to one's heart,
be loyal to,
defend,
come to the defence of,
champion,
ally (oneself) with,
associate oneself with,
sympathize with,
favour,
prefer,
abet,
aid and abet,
