withstand withstand /wɪθˈstænd/

verb

1. () Resist or confront with resistance  ( hold , hold up , withstand , defy )
   resist or confront with resistance
    The politician defied public opinion
   The politician defied public opinion
    The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
   The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
    The bridge held
   The bridge held
   
2. Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something  ( stand firm , withstand , hold out , resist )
   stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something