1. past tense and past participle of withstand; resisted or endured successfully
Usage: past form

Examples

• The old bridge withstood the hurricane’s powerful winds.
• She withstood intense pressure from her peers to quit.
• The fortress withstood a three-month siege.
• His reputation withstood years of criticism.
• The building materials withstood extreme temperatures.
• The team withstood their opponents’ final attack.
• The witness withstood aggressive questioning during the trial.