English dictionary

withstand

/w/I//T/'st/&/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

resist or confront with resistance

verb.stative

Examples
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear.

Synonyms defy hold hold up

Source: WordNet 3.0
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

verb.competition

Synonyms hold out resist stand firm

Antonyms give up surrender

Source: WordNet 3.0
To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to <i>withstand</i> an attack of troops; to <i>withstand</i> eloquence or arguments.

verb

Source: webster1913