S: (v) hold off (resist and fight to a standoff) "Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos off"
S: (v) stand, remain firm (hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright) "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
S: (v) defy, withstand, hold, hold up (resist or confront with resistance) "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
S: (v) stand up, stick up (defend against attack or criticism) "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
S: (v) stand up, hold up, hold water (resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.) "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"
S: (v) bristle, uprise, stand up (rise up as in fear) "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"