Answer: resisted

AnswerCrossword Clue
RESISTEDWithstood.
resistedSucceed in ignoring the attraction of (something wrong or unwise)
resistedStruggle against someone or something
resistedWithstand the action or effect of
resistedRESIST, to strive against, oppose
resistedTry to prevent by action or argument
RESISTEDDidn't fall in line
RESISTEDOpposed
RESISTEDPut up a struggle
RESISTEDWithstood
RESISTEDArgued against.
RESISTEDRefused submission.
RESISTEDStood up to aggression.
RESISTEDPut up a fight
RESISTEDFought off
RESISTEDDidn't go along
RESISTEDRefused to yield
RESISTEDExercised self-control