Didn't give up (4)
I believe the answer is:
held
(Other definitions for held that I've seen before include "Grasped, carried" , "Defended successfully" , "Clasped" , "Detained" , "Retained, kept" .)
I believe the answer is:
held
(Other definitions for held that I've seen before include "Grasped, carried" , "Defended successfully" , "Clasped" , "Detained" , "Retained, kept" .)