withstand
verb
resist or confront with resistance
“The politician defied public opinion”
“The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Withstand meaning
What does “withstand” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“withstand” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: resist or confront with resistance.