withstanding
Bearing up against
Withstanding is the present participle of withstand, meaning to resist or endure something that threatens or opposes.
A bridge withstands heavy loads; a person withstands criticism or pressure.
The word implies holding firm against force: The old walls are still withstanding the elements.
It often appears in continuous constructions emphasizing ongoing resistance.
Capacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
durability · toughness · grit · determination · steadfastness · persistence · robustness · hardiness
Drive off or disgust
- deflectTurn from course
- counterFlat service surface
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- opposeAct against something
combat · fend · parry · shield · thwart · foil · avert · inhibit
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
refusal · noncompliance · disobedience · obstinacy · stubbornness · recalcitrance · insubordination · revolt
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
stamina · durability · toughness · grit · determination · steadfastness · persistence · robustness · hardiness · staying power
repel
Drive off or disgust
oppose · combat · fend · parry · shield · thwart · foil · avert · inhibit · obstruct
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- dissentDisagreement with authority
protest · refusal · noncompliance · disobedience · obstinacy · stubbornness · recalcitrance · insubordination · revolt · mutiny
overcome
Prevail against difficulty
bravery · undaunted · valor · heroism · plucky · strength · survival · prevail · conquer · surmount
- tolerancetolerance, forbearance, patience, understanding, empathy
withstandingyielding
Bending under pressure
collapsing · giving way · succumbing · buckling · crumbling
withstandingsubmitting
Giving in or delivering
capitulating · acquiescing · relenting · conceding · giving up
withstandingsurrendering
Ceasing to resist
giving up · quitting · breaking down · falling apart · deteriorating