stand up to
• make a spirited defence against someone or something.
• "many workers are afraid to stand up to their employers"
Similar:
defy,
confront,
challenge,
oppose openly,
resist,
show resistance to,
brave,
take on,
put up a fight against,
take a stand against,
Opposite:
give in to,
• be resistant to the harmful effects of prolonged wear or use.
• "choose a carpet that will stand up to wear and tear"
Opposite:
succumb to,
