Verb
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rise up as in fear
"The dog's fur bristled"
"It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
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resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
"Her shoes won't hold up"
"This theory won't hold water"
- hold up - hold water -
defend against attack or criticism
"He stood up for his friend"
"She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
- stick up -
be standing
be upright
"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
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put into an upright position
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
- place upright -
refuse to back down
remain solid under criticism or attack
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rise to one's feet
"The audience got up and applauded"
- get up