Keep
Withstand
Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.
Keep and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Withstand".
Nearby Word: withstanding
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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The Stone Wall, who can withstand aggro and keep it off the others, was created to keep these squishy party members alive during those big battles.
Source: Squishy Wizard - Can the love she's just found with the Bog King withstand the time apart, and more importantly can it survive the forces working to keep them that way?
Source: Fanfic Recs / Strange Magic - She's an upbeat, eager Determinator, who will withstand utter hell if it will keep people safe.
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