| defend(verb, cover, separate, oppose, secure) |
| antagonize(verb, attack, oppose, fight, provoke) |
| challenge(verb, support, take, meet, attack) |
| clash(verb, meet, attack, oppose, fight) |
| contend(verb, hold, take, meet, attack) |
| contradict(verb, break, check, attack, disregard) |
| curb(verb, stop, control, check, attack) |
| disobey(verb, break, disturb, disregard, oppose) |
| impede(verb, check, oppose, block, delay) |
| parry(verb, action, cut, cover, separate) |
| prevent(verb, stop, hold, attack, separate) |
| rebel(verb, maintain, disturb, disregard, oppose) |
| revolt(verb, stop, maintain, disturb, disregard) |
| stand up to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support) |
| traverse(verb, support, break, take, force) |
| ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, hold) |
| battle(verb, hold, meet, attack, maintain) |
| bear(verb, take, meet, attack, keep) |
| block(verb, separate, oppose, delay, curb) |
| deny(verb, check, attack, keep, reject) |