stand firm

Verb	1.	stand firm - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something Synonyms: hold out, resist, withstand
	2.	stand firm - refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief Synonyms: hold firm, stand fast, stand pat

defend, defy, fight, fight back, fight down, hold, hold off, hold out, hold up, oppose, outbrave, remain firm, resist, stand, stand out, stand up, withstand