withstand

intransitive verb

To resist or oppose with determined effort.

intransitive verb

To be undamaged or unaffected by.

intransitive verb

To resist or endure successfully.

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.

transitive verb

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

verb

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

verb

To oppose (something) forcefully.

verb

resist or confront with resistance