take a stand against

VERB

refute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict counter disprove expose oppose quash rebut repudiate squelch

STRONG

abnegate break burn cancel confute contend contravene convict crush debate demolish disclaim dispute evert explode gainsay invalidate negate overthrow parry silence top

WEAK

argue against blow sky-high burn down cancel out disconfirm dispose of give the lie to give thumbs down to reply to shoot down shoot full of holes show up tear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree aid allow approve assist concede help support

STRONG

concur endorse fix give in go along lose permit prove release surrender uphold yield

WEAK

ratify sanction

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take a stand against

The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a statement, calling on broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

If they take a stand against antisemitism, their organization could be weakened and friends could turn their backs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025

But judges can take a stand against perverse uses of the law to harm public health, violate basic medical ethics, and erode the foundations of trust in our most essential institutions.

From Slate ● Jan. 24, 2025

“As the first scholar-athlete to take a stand against this egregious behavior, Jaden seeks to hold these defendants accountable for their actions and to expose their as-yet unchecked abuse of power.”

From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024

So far as we could understand, God delivered both of them, but as they did not take a stand against the evil spirits that had been troubling them, they got into the same condition again.

From Trials and Triumphs of Faith by Mary Cole

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