refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" Synonym(s):stand, stand up, place upright
be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" Synonym(s):stand, stand up Antonym(s):lie, sit, sit down
defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" Synonym(s):stand up, stick up
resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water" Synonym(s):stand up, hold up, hold water
rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!" Synonym(s):bristle, uprise, stand up