withstander

• Nom désignant une personne qui résiste ou s'oppose avec force ou détermination, ou un combattant qui endure une attaque sans céder.

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.

   Résistant

   • 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.

   Synonymesadversaryantagonistcontenderdissenteropponentopposerrebelresister

   Antonymesaccommodatorallycollaboratorsubmittersupporteryielder

2. Defender under attackC2formal

   A fighter who holds out against an attack or pressure.

   Défenseur qui résiste à une attaque

   • 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.

   Synonymesbulwarkdefenderholdoutopposerresisterstalwart