upkeep | Definition of upkeep

Synonyms and Antonyms of upkeep

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

the upkeep of the old place was costing a fortune

Synonyms of upkeep

care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, maintenance, preservation, preserving, sustentation

Words Related to upkeep

support, sustaining

care, custody, guardianship

defense, guarding, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping

Near Antonyms of upkeep

dereliction, disregard, ignoring, inattention, neglect, negligence

damage, demolition, destruction, harm, hurt, injury, ruin, ruination