withstand

Letters that make withstand

s, a, d, n, h, t, i, w are letters that make 'withstand'

Words within withstand

wit, IT, AN, WI, tan, stand, ND, Hs, Nd, Ta, Th are words within 'withstand'


2 possible definitions for 'withstand'

Withstand as "resist or confront with resistance"

Under this definition, withstand is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hold up, hold, defy have the same meaning as 'withstand'

withstand as a type

'withstand' can be a type of hold out, resist, withstand, stand firm.

Types of withstand

brave out, weather, endure, brave are types of 'withstand'.

Derivatives of withstand

defiant, withstander, noncompliant are derivatives of 'withstand'.

Example of withstand used within this context

"The politician defied public opinion", "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear", "The bridge held"


Withstand as "stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something"

Under this definition, withstand is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hold out, resist, stand firm have the same meaning as 'withstand'

Antonyms

surrender, give up have the opposite meaning of 'withstand'

withstand as a type

'withstand' can be a type of defend, fight back, fight down, oppose, fight.

Types of withstand

outbrave, withstand, stand out, hold off, stand up, stand, hold up, hold, defy, remain firm are types of 'withstand'.

Derivatives of withstand

resistance, defender, withstander, holdout, resistant, insubordinate, resistive are derivatives of 'withstand'.



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