History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
defensive

used for, intended for, defending

protective, watchful

endurance

the ability to endure

bearing hardship; staying power

recalcitrant

refusing to obey (especially after being punished)

disobedient, uncontrollable

resistance

(the act, power, of) resisting; (in a country occupied by an enemy) a group of people organized to oppose the enemy; an opposing force

fighting, opposition

tough

(of meat) hard to cut or get one's teeth into; not easily cut, broken or worn out; (of a person) strong; able to endure hardship; (of a person) rough and violent

sturdy, strong

WITHSTANDING as in Wiktionary
WITHSTANDING as in Wikipedia