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WITHSTOOD

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Withstood.

Withstood - 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

"Despite the strong winds, the tree withstood the storm."
"The old bridge has withstood many years of heavy traffic."
"She withstood the criticism and continued to pursue her dreams."
"He withstood the intense pain and finished the marathon."
"The athlete's determination withstood all obstacles."
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Word Game Points

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

WITHSTOOD has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WITHSTOOD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withstood is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHSTOOD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

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

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