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WITHSTANDS

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Withstands.

Withstands - 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

"The bridge withstands the weight of heavy trucks."
"The material used in this jacket withstands extreme weather conditions."
"The rock formation withstands erosion from wind and rain."
"His love for her withstands all obstacles."
"The material used in this product withstands high temperatures."
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Word Game Points

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

WITHSTANDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is WITHSTANDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withstands is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHSTANDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WITHSTANDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withstands is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHSTANDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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