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stand up for oneself
B2

to assert and defend one's rights or opinions in the face of opposition or adversity.

Meanings

to assert and defend one's rights or opinions in the face of opposition or adversity.

She learned to stand up for herself when her ideas were challenged at work.

Synonyms

assert oneselfdefend oneselfspeak up for oneself

Antonyms

back downyieldsurrender

to physically rise to one's feet to confront or oppose someone.

He stood up for himself when the bully approached him.

Synonyms

riseconfront

Antonyms

sit downretreat

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54