Hardened
Hardened adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.
Withstanding and hardened are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withstanding" instead an adjective "Hardened".
Withstanding
Hardened and withstanding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardened" instead an adjective "Withstanding".
Nearby Word: withstand
Both words in one sentence
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The shield generator for Starkiller is inside the shield so it can't be disabled from the outside, and the "weak point" is a hardened structure capable of withstanding repeated strafing runs by X-Wings.
Source: Film / The Force Awakens
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