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Withstanding :: Withstanding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Withstan.

Stand :: Stand (v. t.) To resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand..

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..

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..

Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not able to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable; as, weak resolutions; weak virtue..

Though :: Though (conj.) Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if..

Resist :: Resist (v. t.) To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.

Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..

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.

Algates :: Algates (adv.) Notwithstanding; yet.

Maugre :: Maugre (prep.) In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding.

Withstander :: Withstander (n.) One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power..

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..

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..

Overfront :: Overfront (v. t.) To confront; to oppose; to withstand.

Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.

Though :: Though (adv.) However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence..

Howbeit :: Howbeit (conj.) Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although; albeit; yet; but; however.

Againstand :: Againstand (v. t.) To withstand.

Non Obstante :: Non obstante () Notwithstanding; in opposition to, or in spite of, what has been stated, or is to be stated or admitted..

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