Synonyms of withstanding

withstanding

verb

present participle of withstand

as in resisting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resisting
• opposing
• fighting
• repelling
• defying
• bucking
• combating
• thwarting
• contesting
• battling
• countering
• challenging
• stemming
• contradicting
• contending (with)
• hindering
• obstructing
• disputing
• checking
• frustrating
• balking
• foiling
• baffling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yielding (to)
• submitting (to)
• bowing (to)
• succumbing (to)
• surrendering (to)
• giving in (to)
• stooping (to)
• capitulating (to)
• knuckling under (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of withstanding

Jayden Daniels has been playing some good football, not withstanding his brain cramp against the Giants. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Their magnets must maintain precise field configurations while withstanding substantial mechanical stresses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

The founders of Plank Hardware create hardware made to offset a kitchen’s harsh fixtures, while still withstanding the wear and tear of daily use. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Consider that a durable laptop capable of withstanding an accidental drop might be worth extra money. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Holding a plaza for more than a month, withstanding a police crackdown and bringing senior ministers to neutral ground requires people. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The Swiss defense held its own, withstanding many Argentina chances and eventually taking the reigning champions to extra time. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions. — Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026