withstand

[with-stand, with-] / wɪθˈstænd, wɪð- /

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combat cope defy hold off repel resist ride out suffer thwart tolerate weather

STRONG

brace brave buck confront contest cross dispute duel face fight oppose stand stick take traverse violate

WEAK

fly in the face of grapple with hang on hang tough hold one's ground hold out prevail against put up struggle put up with remain firm sit and take it stand fast stand firm stand one's ground stand up against stand up to stick fast take it take on win out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist disallow help refuse reject surrender

STRONG

agree dodge give up hide loosen support unfasten

WEAK

yield

Example Sentences

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Still, Iran has built a stockpile of oil outside the strait that could help it withstand a blockade for months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Handjani said Iran is ready to withstand the blockade.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He said the airline was prepared to withstand oil prices climbing up to $175 per barrel and oil not returning below $100 until the end of 2027.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Officials argue that rather than rushing through relief efforts, the priority is to "build back better" so that new homes and businesses are resilient enough to withstand future disasters.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

There would be shame and there would be pity, and Lexie knew she was not equipped to withstand either one.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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