withstand

1. Resist or confront with resistance (synset 202712676)
   "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
   is a type of: hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
   subtypes: brave, brave out, endure, weather - face and withstand with courage
   same as: defy, hold, hold up
2. Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something (synset 201119003)
   is a type of: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose - fight against or resist strongly
   subtypes:

   • stand out - be stubborn in resolution or resistance
   • stand up - refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
   • outbrave - resist bravely
   • hold off - resist and fight to a standoff
   • remain firm, stand - hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
   • defy, hold, hold up, withstand - resist or confront with resistance
   same as: hold out, resist, stand firm

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