Return
Withstand
Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.
Return and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Return" instead a verb "Withstand".
Nearby Word: withstanding
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- All things considered, it's extremely powerful tech: it can withstand Ranma's full-power punches without even a dent (and injuring Ranma's knuckles in return,) provides its wearer the speed to deliver Rapid-Fire Fisticuffs on par with Ranma, and, naturally, also provides Super Strength.
Source: Power Limiter -
Since humans are squishier than Mazoku, Lina and Co are less likely to be able to withstand the return blow of anything that can survive a single Dragon Slave.
Source: The Worf Barrage
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