withstand

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To resist or endure (something) successfully
To oppose (something) forcefully
{v} to oppose, resist, restrain, hinder
resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
If something or someone withstands a force or action, they survive it or do not give in to it. armoured vehicles designed to withstand chemical attack = stand up to
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
{f} stand up to; bear, endure
To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments
withstand disappointment
endure disappointment, withstand a situation when one's hopes are not fulfilled
withstand hardships
endure difficulties, live through hard times
withstander
A person who withstands or resists; an opponent
withstander
{n} an opponent, foe, resisting power
To withstand
againstand
ability to withstand disappointments
ability to cope with disappointment, capability to overcome adversity
inability to withstand disappointment
reacts poorly to disappointment
withstander
an opponent who resists with force or resolution; "obstinate withstanders of innovation
withstander
One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power
withstanding
present participle of withstand
withstands
third-person singular of withstand
withstood
past of withstand
withstood
o&?; Withstand
withstand
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