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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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