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Withstander — With*stand er, n. One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
withstander — with·stand·er … English syllables
withstander — noun 1. an opponent who resists with force or resolution obstinate withstanders of innovation • Derivationally related forms: ↑withstand • Hypernyms: ↑adversary, ↑antagonist, ↑opponent, ↑opposer, ↑r … Useful english dictionary
withstand — withstander, n. withstandingness, n. /with stand , widh /, v., withstood, withstanding. v.t. 1. to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, esp. successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation. v.i. 2. to… … Universalium
defender — noun 1. a person who cares for persons or property (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑guardian, ↑protector, ↑shielder • Derivationally related forms: ↑shield (for: ↑shielder), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
withstand — verb (past and past participle withstood) 1》 remain undamaged or unaffected by. 2》 offer strong resistance or opposition to. Derivatives withstander noun Origin OE withstandan, from the prefix with against + stand … English new terms dictionary
withstand — [c]/wɪðˈstænd / (say widh stand), /wɪθ / (say with ) verb (withstood, withstanding) –verb (t) 1. to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully. –verb (i) 2. to stand in opposition. {Middle English withstande, Old English …
battler — noun someone who fights (or is fighting) • Syn: ↑combatant, ↑belligerent, ↑fighter, ↑scrapper • Derivationally related forms: ↑scrap (for: ↑scrapper), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
hold out — verb 1. thrust or extend out (Freq. 5) He held out his hand point a finger extend a hand the bee exserted its sting • Syn: ↑exsert, ↑stretch out, ↑put out … Useful english dictionary
hold up — verb 1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of (Freq. 4) The beam holds up the roof He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam What s holding that mirror? • Syn: ↑hold, ↑support, ↑sustain … Useful english dictionary
