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.
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Origin of withstand
synonym study for withstand
1. See oppose.
OTHER WORDS FROM withstand
with·stand·er, nounwith·stand·ing·ness, nounun·with·stand·ing, adjectiveun·with·stood, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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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
Derived forms of withstand
withstander, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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