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verb (v)

• rise to one's feet(verb.motion)

  Synonym:
  arise, get up, rise, uprise
  Antonym:
  lie, lie down
  

  source: wordnet30
• refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack(verb.competition)

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• put into an upright position(verb.contact)

  Synonym:
  place upright, stand
  

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• be standing; be upright(verb.contact)

  Synonym:
  stand
  Antonym:
  lie
  

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• defend against attack or criticism(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  stick up
  

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• resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  hold up, hold water
  

  source: wordnet30
• rise up as in fear(verb.motion)

  Synonym:
  bristle, uprise
  

  source: wordnet30