Synonyms for stand firm
stand firm

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1. resist, hold out, withstand, stand firmverb

   stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

   Synonyms:
   live, exsert, reject, hold firm, stand pat, stand, last, refuse, stretch forth, wear, hold up, hold out, fend, withstand, stand fast, hold, balk, live on, dissent, put out, stretch out, extend, jib, go, endure, defy, baulk, survive, protest, resist

2. stand pat, stand firm, hold firm, stand fastverb

   refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief

   Synonyms:
   hold firm, stand fast, hold out, stand pat, withstand, resist

Matched Categories

1. • Insist
   • Oppose

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1. The Brotherhood:

   The group calls on the masses of the proud people of Egypt to steel their resolve and stand firm on the path of democratic legitimacy, dignity and respect for popular will.

2. Marcus Aurelius:

   The art of living is more like that of wrestling than of dancing; the main thing is to stand firm and be ready for an unseen attack.

3. David Horovitz:

   I think that he feels fated that he is leading the Jewish people when it potentially faces a genocidal threat, that is the Netanyahu mindset -- that people are in peril, and he needs to stand firm and say what he wants to say and if necessary take the step that needs to be taken.

4. Craig Robinson:

   In the minds of voters, Walker is supposed to be this conservative reformer who will stand firm on difficult issues. That didn't come across in the debate at all, and Bush is supposed to be the clear front-runner and commanding figure in a huge field of candidates. He was overshadowed by everyone he shared the stage with, and there is not one memorable moment from him in the entire debate.

5. Laozi:

   He who stands on his tiptoes does not stand firm...