| NOUN | person | withstander | an opponent who resists with force or resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| person | withstander, defender | a fighter who holds out against attack |
| Meaning | An opponent who resists with force or resolution. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "obstinate withstanders of innovation" | |
| Broader | adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister | someone who offers opposition |
| Verbs | withstand | resist or confront with resistance / resistance |
| Meaning | A fighter who holds out against attack. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | defender | |
| Broader | combatant, battler, belligerent, fighter, scrapper | someone who fights (or is fighting) |
| Verbs | withstand | stand up or offer resistance / resistance to somebody or something |
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