Definition of withstand

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Withstand (prep.) To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments..

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Dinosauria :: Dinosauria (n. pl.) An order of extinct mesozoic reptiles, mostly of large size (whence the name). Notwithstanding their size, they present birdlike characters in the skeleton, esp. in the pelvis and hind limbs. Some walked on their three-toed hind feet, thus producing the large bird tracks, so-called, of mesozoic sandstones; others were five-toed and quadrupedal. See Illust. of Compsognathus, also Illustration of Dinosaur in Appendix..
Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..
Although :: Although (conj.) Grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though.
Withstanding :: Withstanding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Withstan.
For :: For (prep.) Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc..
Algates :: Algates (adv.) Notwithstanding; yet.
Albeit :: Albeit (conj.) Even though; although; notwithstanding.
Againstand :: Againstand (v. t.) To withstand.
Notwithstanding :: Notwithstanding (adv. / conj.) Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains..
Over :: Over (prep.) Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto..
Gainstand :: Gainstand (v. t.) To withstand; to resist.
Withstander :: Withstander (n.) One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power..
Withstood :: Withstood (imp. & p. p.) o/ Withstand.
Hardy :: Hardy (a.) Able to withstand the cold of winter.
Yet :: Yet (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
Resist :: Resist (v. t.) To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.
Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.
Outstand :: Outstand (v. t.) To resist effectually; to withstand; to sustain without yielding.
However :: However (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it..
Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to withstand.
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