Definition of 'withstand'

Verb

1. resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
      Synonyms: defy hold hold up
2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
      Synonyms: resist hold out stand firm
      Antonyms: surrender give up

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