Synonyms of stand up to

stand up to

phrase

as in confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

He found peace after standing up to his greatest fears.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confront
• face
• brave
• withstand
• beard
• dare
• breast
• outbrave
• encounter
• meet
• resist
• brazen
• defy
• front
• fight
• outface
• face up (to)
• approach
• stand
• challenge
• contend (with)
• square (off)
• oppose
• battle
• corner
• affront
• combat
• repel
• accost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• duck
• dodge
• shirk
• escape
• shun
• shake
• funk
• evade
• eschew
• sidestep
• elude