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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Yet :: Yet (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
Hardy :: Hardy (a.) Able to withstand the cold of winter.
Non Obstante :: Non obstante () Notwithstanding; in opposition to, or in spite of, what has been stated, or is to be stated or admitted..
Xerophilous :: Xerophilous (a.) Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.
Againstand :: Againstand (v. t.) To withstand.
Withstand :: 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..
Howbeit :: Howbeit (conj.) Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although; albeit; yet; but; however.
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..
Maugre :: Maugre (prep.) In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding.
Still :: Still (a.) Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of what has occured; nevertheless; -- sometimes used as a conjunction. See Synonym of But.
Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.
Withstood :: Withstood (imp. & p. p.) o/ Withstand.
Though :: Though (conj.) Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if..
Though :: Though (adv.) However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence..
Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..
Nevertheless :: Nevertheless (adv. / conj.) Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.
Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to withstand.
Strong :: Strong (superl.) Solid; tough; not easily broken or injured; able to withstand violence; able to sustain attacks; not easily subdued or taken; as, a strong beam; a strong rock; a strong fortress or town..
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..
Algates :: Algates (adv.) Notwithstanding; yet.
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