Limit and Withstand

Limit

Limit verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

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

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

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

Nearby Word: withstanding

Common collocations

power limit power withstand power
strength limit strength withstand strength
stress limit stress withstand stress
amount limit amount withstand amount
Other words: number, influence, effects, injury, damage, forces, powers, lasers.

Both words in one sentence

  • The human body has a limit on the severity of the G-forces it can withstand before going into blackouts, physical injury and eventually death.
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