Related Clues:

• Took on, as one's fears
• Offered resistance
• Flouted
• Like cons
• Fought against
• Withstood
• Resisted openly
• Went to bat against
• Flew in the face of
• Late-night beverage
• Met head-on
• Batted against
• Saying 'nay'
• Bucked
• Opposed and confronted