withstand

/with-ˈstand/

Middle English, from Old English withstandan, from with against + standan to stand

verb

  1. to stand up against : oppose with firm determination; especially : to resist successfully

  2. to be proof against : resist the effect of

  3. to stop or obstruct the course of

withstand the impact of a landing

oppose combat resist withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something. oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare. combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something.