withstander (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def an opponent who resists with force or resolution
examples obstinate withstanders of innovation
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Hypernym adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister
Derivationally related form withstander → withstand
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Hyponym adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister
Derivationally related form withstand → withstander

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