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resist firmly

[rɪˈzɪst ˈfɜːrmli]
verb phrase
resistir firmemente
1. to oppose something strongly and with determination; to refuse to give in to pressure or temptation
She decided to resist firmly against the unfair decision.
Ela decidiu resistir firmemente contra a decisão injusta.
2. to stand one's ground without wavering or backing down
The community resisted firmly to preserve their cultural heritage.
A comunidade resistiu firmemente para preservar seu patrimônio cultural.
NYC Slang
hold it down, stand your ground, not backing down
Synonyms
stand firmhold one's groundrefuse steadfastlyoppose stronglydefywithstand
Antonyms
surrenderyieldcapitulatesubmitconcedegive in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resistir firmemente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resistir com força
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
resistir com firmeza
Preferred construction in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

put up a fight
dig in one's heels
take a stand
not budge an inch
hold the line
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