wiþstandan

== Old English == === Alternative forms === wiðstandan, wiðstondan === Etymology === From wiþ- +‎ standan. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /wiθˈstɑn.dɑn/ === Verb === wiþstandan to stand against, stand in the way of, resist, be a match for (+ dative) Exeter Book, The Wanderer late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans to obstruct, prevent, hinder (+ dative) to keep away, be absent ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Descendants ==== Middle English: withstanden English: withstand