stands fast
Refuses to yield
To stand fast is to hold one's position firmly, refusing to yield or retreat.
The phrase implies resolve under pressure—whether physical, emotional, or ideological: The garrison stood fast against the siege, She stands fast on her principles despite criticism.
Standing fast suggests not just resistance but dignified immobility, maintaining ground when others might waver or flee.
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- holdMaintain in grasp
- digs inFortifies one's position
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
holds firm · die hard · defiance · immovability · rock solid · stability · faithfulness · resolve · fidelity · true believer · rootedness · anchor · tenacity · brace · won't budge · unshakability · staying power · loyalty
stands fastretreats
Backs off or sanctuaries
flees · runs away · withdraws · falls back · backs away
stands fastyields
Gives forth results
gives in · capitulates · surrenders · caves · caves in
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