withstander

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que se opone o resiste con fuerza o determinación, o a un combatiente que soporta o aguanta un ataque.

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.

   Resistente, opositor firme

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadversaryantagonistcontenderdissenteropponentopposerrebelresister

   Antónimosaccommodatorallycollaboratorsubmittersupporteryielder

2. Defender under attackC2formal

   A fighter who holds out against an attack or pressure.

   Defensor que resiste un ataque

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbulwarkdefenderholdoutopposerresisterstalwart