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WITHSTAND

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Withstand.

How to pronounce withstand:

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Withstand - as a verb

Resist or confront with resistance

Example: "The politician defied public opinion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defyholdhold up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold outresiststand firmwithstand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold outresiststand firm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defendfightfight backfight downoppose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He trained hard to withstand the physical demands of the marathon."
"The bridge was designed to withstand strong winds and earthquakes."
"She couldn't withstand the pressure and ended up quitting her job."
"The wooden structure was unable to withstand the weight of the heavy snow."
"He was able to withstand the pain and complete the intense workout."
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Word Game Points

Is WITHSTAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, withstand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WITHSTAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WITHSTAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withstand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHSTAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WITHSTAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withstand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHSTAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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