withstand
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(verb) resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" |
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Synonyms: defy, hold, hold up |
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Related Words: brave, brave out, endure, hold out, resist, stand firm, venture, weather, withstand |
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(verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something |
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Synonyms: hold out, resist, stand firm |
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Related Words: defend, defy, fight, fight back, fight down, hold, hold off, hold up, oppose, outbrave, remain firm, stand, stand out, stand up, withstand |
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