Words Like WITHSTAND

We have put together a list of words that are similar to WITHSTAND.

16 Alternative Words Similar to withstand

1 Defy Verb      Synonym Words Like Defy
2 Withstand Verb      Synonym Words Like Withstand
3 Hold Verb      Synonym Words Like Hold
4 Resist Verb      Synonym Words Like Resist
5 Defend Verb      Synonym Words Like Defend
6 Fight Verb      Synonym Words Like Fight
7 Oppose Verb      Synonym Words Like Oppose
8 Surrender Verb      Antonym Words Like Surrender
9 Withstanding Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Withstanding
10 Brave Verb      Hyponym Words Like Brave
11 Endure Verb      Hyponym Words Like Endure
12 Weather Verb      Hyponym Words Like Weather
13 Holdout Verb      Hypernym Words Like Holdout
14 Stand Verb      Hyponym Words Like Stand
15 Outbrave Verb      Hyponym
16 Holdup Verb      Hyponym Words Like Holdup

3 examples of withstand

1 to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments
2 The bridge held
3 The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear

10 definitions of withstand

1 To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force.
2 resist or confront with resistance
3 stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
4 To oppose with force or resolution.
5 To be successful in resisting. See Synonyms at oppose.
6 To resist or endure successfully.
7 To stand against; oppose; resist, either with physical or with moral force: frequently with an implication of effectual resistance; resist or oppose suceessfully: as, to withstand the storm.
8 Synonyms Resist, etc. (see oppose), confront, face.
9 To make a stand; resist; show resistance.
10 To resist or endure (something) successfully.
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