Synonyms of withstood

withstood

verb

past tense of withstand

as in resisted

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

• resisted
• opposed
• fought
• repelled
• defied
• bucked
• challenged
• contested
• thwarted
• countered
• contradicted
• contended (with)
• combated
• hindered
• battled
• disputed
• stemmed
• checked
• frustrated
• baffled
• balked
• obstructed
• foiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submitted (to)
• yielded (to)
• succumbed (to)
• surrendered (to)
• bowed (to)
• stooped (to)
• gave in (to)
• capitulated (to)
• knuckled under (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of withstood

Biden defeated Trump by nearly 21,000 votes in Wisconsin in 2020, a result that has withstood independent and partisan audits and reviews, as well as lawsuits and the recounts Trump requested. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Recently, the company withstood another setback when the New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing on its launch pad in Florida. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026

But the Knicks withstood the pressure. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

Iran has withstood immense military pressure for months and claims triumph on the battleground. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

The latest exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran may mark the end of a fragile ceasefire that has withstood numerous violations over the past two months. — Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 10 June 2026

The warehouse for wheat, hay and potatoes withstood four disastrous fires and two earthquakes long before it became known as a destination for brews with a view. — Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026

Jelly flats are a trend that have withstood the test of time, thanks to their whimsy, comfort, and low-key practicality (water-resistance for the win). — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 June 2026

Yesterday was a brutal day for biotech stocks, but one company withstood the broad selloff. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 3 June 2026