Synonyms for Taking under ones wing:

• v.

  •befriend (verb)
  • take up with,
  • take under one's wing,
  • advise,
  • benefit,
  • back,
  • stand by,
  • get chummy with,
  • uphold,
  • hit it off,
  • aid,
  • side with,
  • come on to,
  • case out,
  • buddy up,
  • assist,
  • cotton to,
  • help,
  • patronize,
  • welcome,
  • sustain,
  • encourage,
  • favor,
  • get in with.
  •help (verb)
  • succor,
  • plug,
  • ballyhoo,
  • bolster,
  • accommodate,
  • go with,
  • maintain,
  • promote,
  • cheer,
  • do one's part,
  • buck up,
  • second,
  • push,
  • endorse,
  • go to bat for,
  • cooperate,
  • open doors,
  • puff,
  • befriend,
  • stick up for,
  • prop,
  • further,
  • relieve,
  • lend a hand,
  • boost,
  • abet,
  • work for,
  • support,
  • do a favor,
  • do a service,
  • root for,
  • hype,
  • intercede,
  • advocate,
  • be of use,
  • save,
  • stimulate,
  • sanction,
  • see through,
  • stump for,
  • serve.
  •shield (verb)
  • shotgun,
  • ride shotgun,
  • bulwark,
  • defend,
  • cover,
  • screen,
  • give shelter,
  • roof,
  • secure,
  • chamber,
  • shelter,
  • stonewall,
  • give cover,
  • cover all bases,
  • conceal,
  • ward off,
  • harbor,
  • haven,
  • safeguard,
  • house,
  • fend,
  • guard,
  • cover up.

Antonyms for Taking under ones wing:

• v.

  • befriend
    block, neglect, discourage, thwart, harm, hurt, ignore, injure, obstruct, hinder, stop, dissuade.
  • help
    counteract, check, halt, delay, frustrate, disapprove, hide, oppose, handicap, decrease, undermine, conceal, depress, condemn, protest, refuse, worsen, prevent, impede.
  • shield
    open, uncover, lay bare, endanger, disregard, reveal, abandon.