Synonyms of standing up to

standing up to

phrase

present participle of stand up to

as in confronting

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

He found peace after standing up to his greatest fears.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confronting
• facing
• braving
• facing up (to)
• daring
• withstanding
• brazening
• breasting
• outbraving
• encountering
• defying
• outfacing
• bearding
• meeting
• resisting
• fighting
• squaring (off)
• contending (with)
• fronting
• challenging
• approaching
• standing
• affronting
• combatting
• opposing
• battling
• combating
• accosting
• cornering
• repelling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoiding
• dodging
• sidestepping
• ducking
• shirking
• shaking
• escaping
• shunning
• eschewing
• funking
• evading
• eluding