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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Proprietary :: Proprietary (n.) A monk who had reserved goods and effects to himself, notwithstanding his renunciation of all at the time of profession..
After :: After (prep.) Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course..
Non Obstante :: Non obstante () Notwithstanding; in opposition to, or in spite of, what has been stated, or is to be stated or admitted..
Algates :: Algates (adv.) Notwithstanding; yet.
Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..
Albeit :: Albeit (conj.) Even though; although; notwithstanding.
Yet :: Yet (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
Hardy :: Hardy (a.) Able to withstand the cold of winter.
Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..
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..
Againstand :: Againstand (v. t.) To withstand.
Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to withstand.
Though :: Though (conj.) Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if..
Withstander :: Withstander (n.) One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power..
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..
Resist :: Resist (v. t.) To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.
Howbeit :: Howbeit (conj.) Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although; albeit; yet; but; however.
Nevertheless :: Nevertheless (adv. / conj.) Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.
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