withstand

As an adjective persistent

is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As a verb withstand is

to resist or endure (something) successfully.

Withstand is a related term of obstruct.

As verbs the difference between withstand and obstruct

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

As verbs the difference between withstand and restrain

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while restrain is   To control or keep in check.

Withstand is a related term of check.

As verbs the difference between withstand and check

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

As a verb withstand is

to resist or endure (something) successfully.

As a verb withstand is

to resist or endure (something) successfully.

As verbs the difference between persevere and withstand

is that persevere is to persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement while withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully.

As verbs the difference between withstand and combat

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As a noun combat is

a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

As verbs the difference between withstand and prevent

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while prevent is to stop; to keep (from happening).