withstood Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Withstood?
Common synonyms for withstood are bucked, defied and fought. Words with the opposite meaning are bowed (to) and capitulated (to).
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Withstood as a Verb
to refuse to give in to
trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day
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Withstood in a Sentence
… withstand the impact of a landing …
trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day
Word Forms & Grammar
with·stood
with·stand·ing
withstand
withstanding
withstands
withstood
Words That Rhyme With Withstood
Origin of Withstood
Middle English, from Old English withstandan, from with against + standan to stand
First Known Use
before 12th century
Withstood in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /with-ˈstand/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | to refuse to give in to |
| Synonyms | bucked, defied and fought |
| Antonyms | bowed (to), capitulated (to) and gave in (to) |
How to Pronounce Withstood
The standard pronunciation of withstood is /with-ˈstand/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (stand).