4
fight back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, oppose)
4
foil(verb, disregard, correct, halt, block)
4
grapple with(verb, expression, take, meet, oppose)
4
hold off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check)
4
interrupt(verb, separate, restrain, halt, block)
4
jib(verb, object, protest, balk)
4
kick(verb, cut, separate, cool, maintain)
4
live(verb, keep, overcome, endure, survive)
4
meddle(verb, disregard, oppose, agreement, defy)
4
oppugn(verb, meet, attack, oppose, fight)
4
outlast(verb, keep, overcome, endure, survive)
4
persevere(verb, support, force, attack, keep)
4
persist(verb, support, force, attack, keep)
4
preclude(verb, separate, block, delay, curb)
4
protect(verb, hold, cover, meet, attack)
4
rebut(verb, cut, check, separate, reject)
4
remain(verb, attack, keep, oppose, overcome)
4
remonstrate(verb, maintain, disturb, oppose, rise)
4
save(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
4
stand up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, keep, overcome)
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