English · Phrasal verb Attested

stand up against

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To defy or challenge someone

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the children of the violent among your people shall lift themselves up to establish the vision; but they shall fall.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stand up against” mean?

To defy or challenge someone

Is “stand up against” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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