(withstood, withstood ) [VN] (formal) to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc.
SYNRESIST, STANDUPTO:
The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures. * They had withstood siege, hunger and deprivation.
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