(idiomatic) A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.

Obsolete form of against.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stand up against

(transitive, idiomatic) To function as a liability (for someone); to put into a condition of disadvantage. / (transitive, idiomatic) To serve as evidence which casts doubt upon.

A group or organisation weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.