English to English verb
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resist or confront with resistance | | Example: The politician defied public opinion The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear The bridge held
source: wordnet30
2 |
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | | source: wordnet30
3 |
To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments. | | source: webster1913
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