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withstand Synonyms

Another word for withstand

Choosing another word for withstand depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To remain undamaged or unaffected by a physical force, harsh environment, or severe stress.

Usage Example

"The ancient stone bridge was engineered to endure seasonal flooding and heavy traffic."

Strongest
endure
weather
stand up to
Strong
survive
bear
tolerate
hold up
Weak
withhold

• verb (Context 2)

To offer strong resistance or opposition to an argument, temptation, or adversary.

Usage Example

"Her research methodology was rigorous enough to resist intense scrutiny from the academic panel."

Strongest
resist
Strong
defy
fend off
oppose
hold off
stand firm
repel
thwart

Opposites of withstand

The opposite of withstand shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

yield
succumb
surrender
give in
give way
collapse
submit
capitulate
See all opposites of withstand

• Nearby Words

withholding
within
without
withstand
witless
witlessly
witness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Withstand. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/withstand
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