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Withstand (Verb)

Meaning 1

Resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The storm shelters are designed to withstand the strongest of natural disasters and protect occupants from harm.
  • Scientists claim the newly developed alloy can withstand extremely high temperatures without losing its structural integrity.
  • Steel frames used in constructing high-rise buildings can withstand powerful winds and seismic activities.
  • The pharmaceutical company developed an insulation material that can withstand the freezers' extremely low temperatures.
  • Engineers designed the hurricane-resistant windows to withstand winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour without breaking.

Synonyms

  • Hold Up
  • Defy
  • Hold

Hypernyms

  • Withstand
  • Resist
  • Stand Firm

Hyponyms

  • Brave
  • Brave Out
  • Weather

Related Words

  • Withstander (noun)

Meaning 2

Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • She was not able to withstand the constant bullying at school and eventually decided to change schools.
  • The team was confident that they could withstand their opponents' strong defense and emerge victorious.
  • The company had to withstand intense competition from its new rival in the market.
  • The building's foundation was not strong enough to withstand a major earthquake.
  • The country has struggled to withstand the economic downturn and its effects on the local population.

Synonyms

  • Resist
  • Stand Firm
  • Hold Out

Hypernyms

  • Fight
  • Defend
  • Oppose
  • Fight Down

Hyponyms

  • Remain Firm
  • Withstand
  • Hold Up
  • Stand Up
  • Defy
  • Stand Out
  • Outbrave
  • Hold Off
  • Stand

Related Words

  • Withstander (noun)
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