stood fast
Refused to yield
To stand fast is to hold one's position firmly, refusing to retreat or yield.
The phrase implies resolve under pressure—whether physical, as in battle, or figurative, as in argument or principle: Despite mounting criticism, she stood fast in her decision.
The defenders stood fast against repeated attacks.
- enduredBore without yielding
- lastedRemained through time
- held outMaintained resistance or position
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- dug inEstablished a fortified position
fidelity · fortitude · steadiness · stubborn · perseverance · allegiance · tenacity · faithfulness · defiance · constancy · resolve · iron will · courage · dissent · ground · unbudging · stayed put · rebellion
stood fastfled
Escaped from danger
ran away · retreated · bolted · took flight · moved away
stood fastgave in
Stopped resisting pressure
caved · yielded · capitulated · surrendered · buckled
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