defy (v)
withstand (v)
hold#8 (v)
hold up#2 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 42
def resist or confront with resistance
examples The politician defied public opinion
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The bridge held
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
Derivationally related form withstand → withstander
Derivationally related form defy → defiant
Hyponym weather, endure, brave, brave out
Incoming links
Derivationally related form defiant → defy
Derivationally related form withstander → withstand
Hyponym resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
Hypernym weather, endure, brave, brave out

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