resist

verb
/rɪˈzɪst/

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.

Related Vocabularies

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
To combine things into a single more effective or coherent whole; to strengthen or reinforce.
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
To reduce the severity of damage or problems.
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
To dislike intensely or hate.

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