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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However :: However (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it..
Stand :: Stand (v. t.) To resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand..
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.
Withstood :: Withstood (imp. & p. p.) o/ Withstand.
Although :: Although (conj.) Grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though.
Maugre :: Maugre (prep.) In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding.
Though :: Though (conj.) Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if..
Withstanding :: Withstanding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Withstan.
Though :: Though (adv.) However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence..
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..
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.
Notwithstanding :: Notwithstanding (adv. / conj.) Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains..
Oppose :: Oppose (n.) To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress..
After :: After (prep.) Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course..
Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to withstand.
Withstander :: Withstander (n.) One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..
Algates :: Algates (adv.) Notwithstanding; yet.
Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..
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