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v. To oppose with force or resolution.

v. To be successful in resisting. See Synonyms at oppose.

verb-intransitive. To resist or endure successfully.

v. To resist or endure (something) successfully.

v. To oppose (something) forcefully.

v. To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force.

To stand against; oppose; resist, either with physical or with moral force: frequently with an implication of effectual resistance; resist or oppose suceessfully: as, to withstand the storm.

Synonyms Resist, etc. (see oppose), confront, face.

To make a stand; resist; show resistance.

v. resist or confront with resistance

v. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

"I throw my hat in with those I think will long term withstand the pressure."

withstanding    withstands    withstood   

withstanding    notwithstanding   

withstood   

withstood    withstanding   

oppose    resist    endure   

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