What is the meaning of withstand?

Resist or confront with resistance.
- usage: "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
- synonyms: defy, hold, hold up
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.
- synonyms: resist, hold out, stand firm

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APA	WordNet. (2010). withstand. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/withstand/definitions/1321192
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