STAND FIRM Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the phrase
stand firm.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase stand firm. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase stand firm. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STAND FIRM
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resist | verbv | |||||||
verb • elude, especially in a baffling way • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something • express opposition through action or words • withstand the force of something • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse to comply | ||||||||
withstand | verbv | |||||||
verb • resist or confront with resistance • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | ||||||||
hold firm | verbv | |||||||
verb • refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief | ||||||||
hold out | verbv | |||||||
verb • thrust or extend out • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something • last and be usable • wait uncompromisingly for something desirable • continue to live and avoid dying | ||||||||
stand fast | verbv | |||||||
verb • refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief | ||||||||
stand pat | verbv | |||||||
verb • refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief |
Best Hypernyms For STAND FIRM
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
stand firm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
defend
fight
insist
oppose
Phrases (3)
fight backfight downtake a firm stand