Withstands

Synonyms for "withstands" (86 found)

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Closest matches (18)

defy resist accept arrest be at cross-purposes be proof against bear bear up bear up against buck challenge combat complain complain loudly confront contend contend with

Verb(1 words)

bear

Strong matches (25)

conterminous contest cope counter counteract countervail counterwork cross defend dispute dissent duel endure face face down face out face up to feel fight front

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gainsay go against hold out

Verb(2 words)

defy hold

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

One withstands the invasion of armies; one does not withstand the invasion of ideas.

Source: tatoeba (5054569)

An agricultural research organization says it's working on drought-tolerant varieties of maize to ensure Zimbabwe's staple crop withstands dry weather.

Source: tatoeba (12021218)

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