withstands
Holds against pressure
Withstands is the third-person singular present tense of withstand, meaning to remain undamaged or unaffected by something that could cause harm or destruction.
Buildings withstand earthquakes, people withstand criticism, and materials withstand heat or pressure.
The bridge was designed to withstand high winds.
The word implies both resistance and endurance—not merely surviving an assault but holding firm against it.
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
persistence · tolerance · patience · steadfastness · longevity · durability · survival · outlasting
Refusing to give way
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unshakableImpossible to disturb
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
resolute · firm · adamant · stalwart · dauntless · intrepid · courageous · brave
Drives back, resists
- deflectsTurns something away
- counteractsNeutralizes an opposing force
- blocksObstructs or sections
- opposesActs in resistance
rebuffs · thwarts · parries · shields · protects · defends · impervious · immune
Sustaining structural mass
- tensileCapable of elongation
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
robust · solid · stable · rigid · tough · rugged · heavy-duty · armored
Persisting over extended time
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- weather-resistantAble to withstand elements
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- fade-resistantWon't pale with exposure
waterproof · fireproof · rustproof · wear-resistant · permanent · reliable · dependable · tested
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
resilience · persistence · tolerance · patience · steadfastness · longevity · durability · survival · outlasting · weathering
unyielding
Refusing to give way
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unshakableImpossible to disturb
unflinching · resolute · firm · adamant · stalwart · dauntless · intrepid · courageous · brave · bold
repels
Drives back, resists
- deflectsTurns something away
- counteractsNeutralizes an opposing force
- blocksObstructs or sections
opposes · rebuffs · thwarts · parries · shields · protects · defends · impervious · immune · resistant
load-bearing
Sustaining structural mass
- tensileCapable of elongation
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- fortifiedMade more resistant
sturdy · robust · solid · stable · rigid · tough · rugged · heavy-duty · armored · unbreakable
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- weather-resistantAble to withstand elements
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
fade-resistant · waterproof · fireproof · rustproof · wear-resistant · permanent · reliable · dependable · tested · proven