stand against
Synonyms
Examples
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.
Every person has the choice between Good and Evil. Choose Good, and stand against those who would choose Evil.
Israel cannot afford to stand against the entire world and be denounced as the aggressor.
In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer.
You have to know what you stand for, not just what you stand against.
I will stand against those who see terrorism when Americans die, but who see suicide bombers who kill Israelis and believe that that is just part of the negotiating process.