withstand

Verb

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• resist or confront with resistance
  • The politician defied public opinion
    
  • The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
    
  • The bridge held
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  resist , hold out , stand firm , defy , hold , hold up
• Antonyms: 
  surrender , give up