Open English Wordnet
Verbs
(v)stand uprefuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack (v)stand, stand upbe standing; be upright“We had to stand for the entire performance!” (v)stand up, stick updefend against attack or criticism“He stood up for his friend”,
“She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student” (v)stand up, hold up, hold waterresist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.“Her shoes won't hold up”,
“This theory won't hold water” (v)bristle, uprise, stand uprise up as in fear“The dog's fur bristled”,
“It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!”