Begin and Withstand

Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Withstand and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Begin and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Withstand".

Nearby Word: withstanding

attack	begin attack	withstand attack
process	begin process	withstand process
battle	begin battle	withstand battle
assault	begin assault	withstand assault
Other words: invasion, attacks.

Once the seal is removed so Shirou can use its power, his body and mind begin to break down because he can't withstand its innate magic.

Source: Super Power Meltdown
In the final confrontation, Majora abandons Skull Kid and posesses the Moon, at which point the Four Giants, the ancient protectors of Termina, can no longer withstand the power of the moon and begin to collapse underneath it.

Source: Eldritch Abomination / Video Games

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