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withstand vs remain firm

remain firm vs withstand

withstand and remain firm both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
withstand No No Yes No
remain firm No No Yes No
As verbs, remain firm is a hyponym of withstand; that is, remain firm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than withstand:
  • withstand: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
  • remain firm: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
Other hyponyms of withstand include stand out, stand up, outbrave, hold off, stand, defy, hold, hold up, withstand.
withstand (verb) remain firm (verb)
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
resist or confront with resistance
Difference between withstand and remain firm

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