Resist (9)
'resist' is the definition.
(I know that resist is a more specific form of the action oppose)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for oppose that I've seen before include "Resist, contend with" , "Resist or fight against" , "Act against" , "Counter" , "'Refute, stand against (6)'" .)
'resist' is the definition.
(I know that withstand is a more specific form of the action resist)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for withstand that I've seen before include "weather" , "Resist or brave something" , "Bear" , "Show fight" , "Remain undamaged by" .)
'resist' is the definition.
(I know that resist can be written as defy)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for defy that I've seen before include "Openly resist (authority etc)" , "Challenge or resist" , "Disobey boldly and openly" , "Refuse to obey (person)" , "Go against (authority)" .)
'resist' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for go against that I've seen before include "disadvantage" , "Counter" , "Resist" , "Turn out unfavourably (for)" , "Oppose" .)