Withstand - Definition
withstand
v 1: resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied
public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the
greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" [syn: defy,
withstand, hold, hold up]
2: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something [syn:
resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm] [ant: give
up, surrender]