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

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

Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Traditional materials capable of withstanding these conditions are dense, which hurts fuel economy. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026

Ten of those segments are capable of withstanding approximately 10 newtons of force. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026

The state has a high tolerance for economic pain thanks to decades of experience withstanding war and tough international sanctions. — Golnar Motevalli, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026

When that web frays, ecosystems lose their ability to store carbon and produce food, water, and oxygen, while withstanding climate stress. — Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026

These cold-hardy crops are the backbone of an early spring garden, capable of withstanding light frosts and continuing to produce as temperatures slowly warm. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026