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English verb: withstand

1. withstand (stative) resist or confront with resistance


SamplesThe politician defied public opinion.
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear.
The bridge held.


Synonymsdefy, hold, hold up


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand


Narrower (hyponym)brave, brave out, endure, weather

2. withstand (competition) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something


Synonymshold out, resist, stand firm


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose


Narrower (hyponym)defy, hold, hold off, hold up, outbrave, remain firm, stand, stand out, stand up, withstand


Antonymssurrender, give up









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