Definition of Hold water

1. Verb. Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.. "This theory won't hold water"

Exact synonyms: Hold Up, Stand Up
Generic synonyms: Endure, Go, Hold Out, Hold Up, Last, Live, Live On, Survive

Definition of Hold water

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To withstand scrutiny or criticism; to be valid. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hold Water

hold still for
hold sway
hold that thought
hold the cards
hold the fort
hold the line
hold the phone
hold the purse strings
hold the reins
hold the ring
hold tight
hold to account
hold true
hold up
hold up one's end
hold water (current term)
hold with the hare and run with the hounds
hold your fire
holdable
holdall
holdalls
holdawayite
holdawayites
holdback
holdbacks
holddown
holddowns
holde
holded
holden

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