Synonyms for stand up to

Most common

oppose · confront · withstand

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling).

   If anyone stood up to him, I bet he'd back down.

Example sentences

• oppose Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.
• confront I think it's time for me to confront that problem.
• withstand My house is designed to withstand an earthquake.

By length

6 letters

oppose²

8 letters

confront²

9 letters

withstand²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (oppose² = 2 syllables).