stand firm

1. Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something (synset 201119003)
   is a type of: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose - fight against or resist strongly
   subtypes:

   • stand out - be stubborn in resolution or resistance
   • stand up - refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
   • outbrave - resist bravely
   • hold off - resist and fight to a standoff
   • remain firm, stand - hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
   • defy, hold, hold up, withstand - resist or confront with resistance
   same as: hold out, resist, withstand
2. Refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief (synset 200820824)
   is a type of: insist, take a firm stand - be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
   subtypes: hunker down - hold stubbornly to a position
   same as: hold firm, stand fast, stand pat

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