bear, cope
''How can you withstand that kind of insult?!''
The word that describes the ability to withstand prolonged strain is "resilience." It refers to the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations, maintaining mental and emotional strength over time. Resilience is often associated with coping mechanisms and the ability to bounce back from adversity.
Withstand basically means to resist damage. A sentence would be "The tree-house dad built wasn't strong enough to withstand the hurricane."
how about: moist, dank or humid. Another word for 'less damp' is 'drier'.
another word or two for resilient: elastic; flexible; springy; quick to recover
Another word for "endure" would be "withstand."
hardy
disregardeddisobeyedopposedresistedspurnedthwarted
''How can you withstand that kind of insult?!''
The word withstand is spelt as you have done in the question.
Camels can withstand hot climates.
Buckle
My house could never withstand the gale force of a hurricane!
Perservered.
Withstand and oppose are my picks.
A close homophone for 'defy' would be deify, to promote someone to the status of a god.Synonyms for 'defy' include: withstand, resist, stand up to, stand for, challenge, and fight.
The word "resilience" refers to the power to withstand or recover from difficult conditions. It encompasses the ability to adapt to challenges and bounce back from setbacks. Resilience can apply to individuals, communities, or systems facing adversity.