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Synonyms & Similar Words
resist
endure
tolerate
bear
withstand
survive
persevere
persist
hold out
brave
weather
cope
manage
sustain
support
abide
accept
brook
stomach
bear with
put up with
stand firm
hold firm
remain firm
stay strong
last out
outlast
overcome
conquer
defeat
vanquish
thwart
foil
counter
oppose
combat
fight
struggle
wrestle
grapple
contend
compete
clash
collide
Meaning of Withstand
The primary meaning of the word "withstand" is to remain strong or in a good condition despite something difficult or unpleasant.
Definitions
- To remain in a good condition or continue to exist despite something difficult or unpleasant
- * To resist or oppose something strongly
Etymology of Withstand
The word "withstand" has its roots in Old English "wiþstændan", which is a combination of "wiþ" meaning "against" and "stændan" meaning "to stand"
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to convey the idea of standing against or resisting something
Example Uses
- The city withstood the hurricane with minimal damage
- * She withstood the criticism and continued to speak her mind
- * The material is designed to withstand extreme temperatures
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
yield
surrender
submit
give in
succumb
collapse
fail
crumble
decay
deteriorate
disintegrate
fall apart
break down
weaken
falter
founder
sink
plummet
decline
degenerate
regress
capitulate
relinquish
abandon
forsake
desert
leave