withstand

with·stand  (wth-stnd, w-)

v. with·stood (-std), with·stand·ing, with·stands

v.tr.

1. To oppose with force or resolution.

2. To be successful in resisting. See Synonyms at oppose.

v.intr.

To resist or endure successfully.

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[Middle English withstanden, from Old English withstandan : with, against; see with + standan, to stand; see stand.]

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withstand

Verb

[-standing, -stood] to resist or endure successfully: our ability to withstand stress

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	withstand - resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" defy, hold up, hold stand firm, withstand, hold out, resist - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something brave, brave out, weather, endure - face and withstand with courage; "She braved the elements"
	2.	withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something stand firm, hold out, resist fight down, oppose, fight, fight back, defend - fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" stand out - be stubborn in resolution or resistance stand up - refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack outbrave - resist bravely; "He outbraved the enemy" hold off - resist and fight to a standoff; "Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos off" remain firm, stand - hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!" defy, withstand, hold up, hold - 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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withstand

verb resist, take, face, suffer, bear, weather, oppose, take on, cope with, brave, confront, combat, endure, defy, tolerate, put up with (informal) thwart, stand up to, hold off, grapple with, hold out against, stand firm against << OPPOSITE give in to

Translations

withstand [wɪθˈstænd] vt (irreg like stand) → resistir a

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withstand [wɪθˈstænd] vt irreg like stand) → résister à

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withstand [wɪθˈstænd] irreg like stand) vt → widerstehen +dat

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withstand [wɪθˈstænd] vt (irreg) → resistere a