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Withstand

/wɪðˈstænd/

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

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📖 Definitions of "Withstand"

verb

1
To resist or endure (something) successfully.
2
To oppose (something) forcefully.

🔄 Synonyms of "Withstand"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
defyverb	(transitive) To refuse to obey.
resistverb	(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
hold upverb	(idiomatic) To detain by threatening, usually with a weapon, in order to commit robbery.
hold outverb	(idiomatic, often with for) To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.)
stand firmverb	(idiomatic) To resist assault or pressure.

↔️ Antonyms of "Withstand"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
surrendernoun	(intransitive or reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
give upverb	(transitive) To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Withstand"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
stand firmverb	(idiomatic) To resist assault or pressure.
hold outverb	(idiomatic, often with for) To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.)
hold upverb	(idiomatic) To detain by threatening, usually with a weapon, in order to commit robbery.
resistverb	(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
defyverb	(transitive) To refuse to obey.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
endureverb	(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
surviveverb	(intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
copeverb	(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
sustainverb	(transitive) To maintain, or keep in existence.
supportverb	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
overcomeverb	(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
standverb	To position or be positioned physically:
tolerateverb	(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
incurverb	(transitive) To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to.
undergoverb	(transitive) To experience; to pass through a phase.
meetverb	To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
confrontverb	(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
opposeverb	To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.