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withstand | unwithstandable |

As a verb withstand

is to resist or endure (something) successfully.

As an adjective unwithstandable is

impossible to withstand; unopposable.

withstand

English

Verb

  • To resist or endure (something) successfully.
  • * '>citation
  • To oppose (something) forcefully.

    • Related terms

    * notwithstanding * withstanding

    unwithstandable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Impossible to withstand; unopposable.