withstander
withstander · withstanders
A person who withstands or resistsA person who withstands or resists; an opponent.
Meaning
1 sensesA person who withstands or resists; an opponent.
an opponent who resists with force or resolution
Origin
From Middle English withstonder, equivalent to withstand + -er.From Middle English withstonder, equivalent to withstand + -er.
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Forms
plural: withstanders| Singular | withstander |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a fighter who holds out against attack:defender
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedwithstand