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Withstander (Noun)

An opponent who resists with force or resolution; "obstinate withstanders of innovation".

Nouns denoting people.

The town's elderly residents were the most determined withstanders of the proposed zoning changes.
The company had to deal with several withstanders of their new marketing strategy.
Throughout history, the city had seen several withstanders of oppressive regimes, including the brave men and women who fought against the corrupt government.
As a stubborn withstander of technological advancements, she refused to buy a smartphone or use social media.
The activist group faced many withstanders of their efforts to introduce stricter environmental regulations.

A fighter who holds out against attack.

Nouns denoting people.

The boxer was a formidable withstander, able to absorb his opponent's strongest punches and keep fighting.
In the heat of battle, the general proved to be a skilled withstander, holding off the enemy's advances despite being vastly outnumbered.
The young warrior was trained to be a withstander, taught to endure pain and hardship in order to emerge victorious.
The withstander of the team was the one who could take the most hits and still manage to stay on their feet.
The legendary withstander of the ancient world was said to have withstood the fiercest of battles and emerged unscathed.