Lead and Withstand

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Withstand and lead are semantically related in sustain topic. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

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

Nearby Word: withstanding

force	lead force	withstand force
attack	lead attack	withstand attack
battle	lead battle	withstand battle
assault	lead assault	withstand assault
Other words: invasion, forces, shots.

Phlebotinum Breakdown - Because the human body cannot withstand such rapid evolution, continued transformation into an Orphenoch will eventually lead to the Orphenoch's destruction.

Source: Series / Kamen Rider Faiz
One would also need special bullet molds, both due to the higher temperature of the liquid silver and the fact that it shrinks more than lead does when it solidifies, so the use of a mold designed for lead would result in an undersized bullet even if the mold could withstand the heat.

Source: Silver Bullet
Half-Life: You can leap off cliffs, walk through corrosive agents, withstand nuclear fire, and take enough bullets that the lead alone should have rendered you immobile, but you can run around with 1hp left without penalty.

Source: Critical Existence Failure / Video Games

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