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withstander

/wɪðˈstæn.dər/

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noun

/wɪðˈstæn.dər/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее противника, который сопротивляется с силой или решимостью, или бойца, который выдерживает атаку.

A noun referring to an opponent who resists with force or resolution, or a fighter who holds out against attack.

  1. Resistant opponentC2formal

    A person who opposes or resists something with determination and force.

    ruСопротивляющийся

    • He was a steadfast withstander of the oppressive regime.
    • The general was known as a formidable withstander of enemy advances.
    • She proved to be a resilient withstander of criticism.

    Synonymsadversaryantagonistcontenderdissenteropponentopposerrebelresister

    Antonymsaccommodatorallycollaboratorsubmittersupporteryielder

  2. Defender under attackC2formal

    A fighter who holds out against an attack or pressure.

    ruЗащитник под атакой

    • The soldiers were brave withstanders of the siege.
    • As a withstander of the invasion, he never surrendered.
    • The fortress's withstanders held their ground for weeks.

    Synonymsbulwarkdefenderholdoutopposerresisterstalwart

Forms
  • withstanders plural form
  • withstanders' possessive plural form
  • withstander's possessive singular form