Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
withstand-the-onslaught
phrase
/wɪðˈstænd ði ˈɒn.slɔːt/
Definition
To be able to endure or resist a sudden, forceful assault or onslaught.
Examples
- Despite the challenges, she managed to withstand the onslaught of criticism.
- The city’s fortifications were built to withstand the onslaught of enemy troops.
- They needed to find a way to withstand the onslaught of negative publicity.
Meaning
The phrase ‘withstand the onslaught’ refers to the ability to face and endure heavy attacks or pressures without yielding.
Synonyms
- resist
- endure
- sustain
- withstand
- survive
