Definition of "withstands" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of withstand. (verb)

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• "The physical abuse alone that he withstands is of Scarface caliber and at times comes dangerously close to unbelievable, but that's the beauty of the writing."
• "Character and integrity still count in this state and we shall see if Mr. Miller withstands the scrutiny he deserves to receive in the weeks leading up to the general election."
• "It looks so fragile that I wonder how it withstands being manhandled that way."