Fought back when pressured (8)
I believe the answer is:
resisted
(Other definitions for resisted that I've seen before include "Sees dirt (anag)" , "Took stand with editress" , "Fought back" , "Is desert to be opposed?" , "Withstood a force" .)
I believe the answer is:
resisted
(Other definitions for resisted that I've seen before include "Sees dirt (anag)" , "Took stand with editress" , "Fought back" , "Is desert to be opposed?" , "Withstood a force" .)