motstå
verb
resist
B2
- stå imot
- holde stand mot
resist
B2Upper-Intermediate
B2
De motstod presset.
They resisted the pressure.
B1
Strukturen var så stabil at den motsto sterke stormer.
The structure was so stable that it withstood strong storms.
C
Datteren var ikke den som kunne motstå en vakker skjelm.
The daughter was not the one who could resist a beautiful prankster.