verb (v)

• resist or confront with resistance(verb.stative)

  Example:
  The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear.
  

  Synonym:
  defy, hold, hold up
  

  source: wordnet30
• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something(verb.competition)

  Synonym:
  hold out, resist, stand firm
  Antonym:
  give up, surrender
  

  source: wordnet30
• To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments.(verb)

  source: webster1913