withstand
[ with-stand, with- ]
/ wɪθˈstænd, wɪð- /
verb (used with object), with·stood, with·stand·ing.
to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation.
verb (used without object), with·stood, with·stand·ing.
to stand in opposition; resist.
Origin of withstand
OTHER WORDS FROM withstand
with·stand·er, noun with·stand·ing·ness, noun un·with·stand·ing, adjective un·with·stood, adjectiveWords nearby withstand
without fail,
without further ado,
without question,
without so much as,
withoutdoors,
withstand,
withy,
withywind,
witigo,
witless,
witling
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British Dictionary definitions for withstand
withstand
/ (wɪðˈstænd) /
verb -stands, -standing or -stood
(tr)
to stand up to forcefully; resist
(intr)
to remain firm in endurance or opposition