Definition of withstands

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• withstands is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
• withstands is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
• withstands is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of withstands

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. hold out
  2. resist
  3. stand firm
• resist or confront with resistance (verb)

  Examples

  1. The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear

  Synonyms

  1. defy
  2. hold
  3. hold up

See definition of withstands in Merriam Webster