Fight and Stand down

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Fight verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

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Stand down is an antonym for fight.

Nearby Words: fighting, fighter

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Fight is an antonym for stand down in topics: let go, give up responsibility.

You finally corner him him in the control room, where he unveils a new sword and is ready to fight you again... only for Zeikfried to order him to stand down, so you have to fight him instead.

Source: Video Game / Wild ARMs 1
The Guard refuses, however, and is ready to fight all of the Musketeers until his superior officer, who had been wounded earlier in the fight, orders him to stand down.

Source: Villainous Valour
Gin walks away from his fight with Hitsugaya after Rangiku persuades him to stand down.

Source: Villain Exit Stage Left

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