withstand

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withstand Definition

• (v) resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
• (v) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

withstand Synonyms

• defy
• hold
• hold out
• hold up
• resist
• stand firm
• withstand