Wouldn't __; stood one's ground

I believe the answer is:

budge

(Other definitions for budge that I've seen before include "Move slightly, or cause shift in opinion" , "Shift or yield" , "Make the slightest movement" , "Stiff" , "Pompous" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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