Verb
withstand -
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
resist ,
hold out ,
stand firm
surrender ,
give up give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another; "The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered"
fight down ,
fight back ,
fight ,
oppose ,
defend defend oneself
stand out be stubborn in resolution or resistance
stand up defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend" ; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
outbrave be braver than
hold off resist and fight to a standoff; "Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos off"
remain firm ,
stand have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"
withstand ,
defy ,
hold up ,
hold challenge; "I dare you!"
withstand -
resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion" ; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear" ; "The bridge held"
defy ,
hold ,
hold up
stand firm ,
withstand ,
hold out ,
resist wait uncompromisingly for something desirable; "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
brave ,
brave out ,
weather ,
endure change under the action or influence of the weather; "A weathered old hut"
