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Stand Firm (Verb)

Meaning 1

Refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The activist stood firm in her opposition to the new policy despite the intense backlash from the community.
  • He stood firm on his decision not to invest in the company, even when his colleagues expressed their enthusiasm.
  • She stood firm in her argument that the data was flawed, refusing to back down from her skepticism.
  • The whistleblower stood firm in her allegations against the corrupt government official, despite the intimidating threats.
  • The politician stood firm on her campaign promise, refusing to compromise on her core values.

Synonyms

  • Hold Firm
  • Stand Pat
  • Stand Fast

Hypernyms

  • Insist

Hyponyms

  • Hunker Down

Meaning 2

Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • She stood firm against her parents' wishes to pursue her passion for music.
  • The small company stood firm in the face of intense competition from larger rivals.
  • Despite the numerous challenges, the team stood firm and continued to work towards their goal.
  • She refused to back down and stood firm against the unfair criticism from her colleagues.
  • The civil rights activist stood firm in her demands for justice and equality.

Synonyms

  • Withstand
  • Resist
  • Hold Out

Hypernyms

  • Fight
  • Defend
  • Fight Back
  • Oppose

Hyponyms

  • Remain Firm
  • Withstand
  • Stand Up
  • Defy
  • Stand Out
  • Outbrave
  • Hold Off
  • Stand
  • Hold
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