Contend and Withstand

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Withstand and contend are semantically related in compete topic. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Contend".

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day

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Contend and withstand are semantically related in battle topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Withstand".

Nearby Word: withstanding

power	contend power	withstand power
influence	contend influence	withstand influence

In the second season, they have the additional threat of the Mountain Men wanting their ability to withstand radiation to contend with.

Source: Series / The 100

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