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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Notwithstanding :: Notwithstanding (prep.) Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of..
Non Obstante :: Non obstante () Notwithstanding; in opposition to, or in spite of, what has been stated, or is to be stated or admitted..
Albeit :: Albeit (conj.) Even though; although; notwithstanding.
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..
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..
Xerophilous :: Xerophilous (a.) Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.
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.
Nevertheless :: Nevertheless (adv. / conj.) Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..
Yet :: Yet (conj.) Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
Howbeit :: Howbeit (conj.) Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although; albeit; yet; but; however.
Hardy :: Hardy (a.) Able to withstand the cold of winter.
Notwithstanding :: Notwithstanding (adv. / conj.) Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains..
Standpoint :: Standpipe (n.) A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam..
Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to withstand.
Maugre :: Maugre (prep.) In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding.
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..
Withstander :: Withstander (n.) One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power..
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.
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