Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun withstander

2 senses of withstander

Sense 1
withstander -- (an opponent who resists with force or resolution; "obstinate withstanders of innovation")
       => adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister -- (someone who offers opposition)

Sense 2
defender, withstander -- (a fighter who holds out against attack)
       => combatant, battler, belligerent, fighter, scrapper -- (someone who fights (or is fighting))