WITHSTAND

/wɪðˈstænd/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: W4I1T1H4S1T1A1N1D2 = 16

Definition

  1. verb resist or confront with resistance. — synonyms: defy, hold, hold_up
  2. verb stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. — synonyms: resist, hold_out, stand_firm

Examples

  • “The politician defied public opinion”
  • “The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”
  • “The bridge held”

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