This is the 8742nd most frequent Spanish word.
soportan
"They endure" or "they tolerate."
In this context, 'soportan' means to endure or tolerate something challenging or burdensome, such as high temperatures.
Ellos soportan el calor del verano trabajando arduamente.
They endure the summer's heat by working hard.
Here, 'soportan' conveys the idea of bearing or holding up weight, as in the physical support provided by the beams.
Las vigas de madera soportan el peso del techo.
The wooden beams support the weight of the roof.
In this sentence, 'soportan' refers to bearing or putting up with a strain or adversity, in this case, unjust criticism.