WITHSTAND


Meaning of WITHSTAND in English

transitive verb (withstood; -standing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ~an, from with against + standan to stand Date: before 12th century 1. to stand up against ; oppose with firm determination, to be proof against ; resist the effect of , to stop or obstruct the course of, see: oppose

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