Attack and Withstand

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Attack

Attack verb - To take sudden, violent action against.
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Synonyms for Attack
Antonyms for Attack
Withstand is an antonym for attack in topics: set to work, assault physically, assault verbally.
Nearby Words: attacked, attacker, attacking, attackable

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.
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Synonyms for Withstand
Antonyms for Withstand
Attack is an antonym for withstand.
Nearby Word: withstanding
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Common collocations

damage attack damage withstand damage
forces attack forces withstand forces

Both words in one sentence

  • It's DEF of 2,600 can withstand most attacks, but if it blocks an attack, it shifts to Attack Position, where it's almost powerless.
    Source: Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me
  • Harry has a bond with Alfred Demonreach, an intellectus spirit powerful enough to withstand an all-out Outsider attack and an attack by both Faerie Ladies and a dozen other Fae at the same time.
    Source: Awesome / The Dresden Files
  • Hero Mal Reynolds was able to withstand a pressure point strike made by The Operative as he lacked the necessary patch of nerves in the vital area to be paralyzed by the attack.
    Source: Game-Breaking Injury
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