hold out against

VERB

resist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abide combat confront continue curb defy endure forgo maintain prevent refuse repel thwart turn down

STRONG

antagonize assail assault battle bear brook buck check contend counteract countervail dispute duel forbear hinder hold persevere persist refrain remain stay stonewall suffer traverse weather

WEAK

abstain from die hard fight back hold off keep from leave alone put up a fight remain firm stand up to struggle against

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK accept aid allow assist discontinue encourage help stop surrender

STRONG

abandon advance agree cease desert give in give up go indulge leave permit quit refuse reject

WEAK

comply conform go along

Example Sentences

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That said, there’s reason to wonder how long the two station groups can hold out against ABC and Disney – a new Jimmy Kimmel Test of sorts.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

The NRF retreated to a mountainous and remote valley in Panjshir province after the takeover, with Panjshir the last province to hold out against the Taliban as they swept through Afghanistan.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2023

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said Australia was in a good position to hold out against some of the volatility because its banks were well capitalised and had strong liquidity.

From Reuters • Mar. 26, 2023

Mr. Crane was the only freshman to hold out against Mr. McCarthy until the 15th and final round of voting for speaker.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2023

Evy and Katie tried to be mad at their erring sister but she was so good to them that they couldn’t hold out against her.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

hold out against

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