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✊resist

verb
/rɪˈzɪst/
resin resistance
resist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning resist synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison resist collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

To fight against or oppose something actively or passively.
to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example Sentences

She tried to resist the temptation of eating sweets.

He could not resist the temptation.

Example Expressions

resist arrest

Synonyms

oppose, defy, withstand, endure, combat, fight
Entry 1
oppose, defy, withstand, endure, combat
Entry 2
oppose, fight, withstand, defy

Antonyms

surrender, yield, submit, give in
Entry 1
surrender, yield, submit
Entry 2
submit, yield, surrender, give in

Collocations

resist temptation, resist change, resist pressure, resist arrest, strongly resist
Entry 1
resist temptation, resist change, resist pressure, resist arrest
Entry 2
resist temptation, resist pressure, resist change, strongly resist

More Example Sentences

The rise of antibiotic resistance is considered a silent pandemic.

The biggest challenge was the resistance to change from some team members.

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