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resist

verb

/rɪˈzɪst/

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

To fight against or oppose something actively or passively.

He could not resist the temptation.

She tried to resist the temptation of eating sweets.

resist arrest

oppose, fight, withstand, defy, endure, combat

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oppose, fight, withstand, defy

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oppose, defy, withstand, endure, combat

submit, yield, surrender, give in

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submit, yield, surrender, give in

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surrender, yield, submit

resist temptation, resist pressure, resist change, strongly resist, resist arrest

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resist temptation, resist pressure, resist change, strongly resist

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resist temptation, resist change, resist pressure, resist arrest

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

To defeat and take control of a place or people by force.

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.

to direct attention or effort on something specific

to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something