WITHSTAND
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Withstand.
How to pronounce withstand:
US
Withstand - as a verb
Resist or confront with resistance
Example: "The politician defied public opinion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defy11hold8hold upHypernyms (Closely Related)
hold outresist6stand firmwithstand16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold outresist6stand firmHypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fight12fight backfight downoppose10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He trained hard to withstand the physical demands of the marathon."
"The bridge was designed to withstand strong winds and earthquakes."
"She couldn't withstand the pressure and ended up quitting her job."
"The wooden structure was unable to withstand the weight of the heavy snow."
"He was able to withstand the pain and complete the intense workout."
Word Game Points
Is WITHSTAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, withstand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WITHSTAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is WITHSTAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withstand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWITHSTAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is WITHSTAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withstand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWITHSTAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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