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verbHow many syllables in withstanding?
There are 3 syllables in the word withstanding.How to pronounce withstanding:
Definition of withstanding:
- withstanding (verb):
- to resist successfully
- to stand up against oppose with firm determination
Synonyms for withstanding:
bear
brave
combat
confront
cope with
defy
defying
endure
face
fighting
grapple with
hold off
hold out against
oppose
opposing
put up with
repelling
resist
resisting
stand firm against
stand up to
suffer
sustain
take
take on
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