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resist

[ri-zist] / rɪˈzɪst /
VERB
withstand, oppose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abide combat confront continue curb defy endure forgo maintain prevent refuse repel thwart turn down
STRONG
antagonize assail assault battle bear brook buck check contend counteract countervail dispute duel forbear hinder hold persevere persist refrain remain stay stonewall suffer traverse weather
WEAK
abstain from die hard fight back hold off hold out against keep from leave alone put up a fight remain firm stand up to struggle against
Antonyms
STRONGEST
OK accept aid allow assist discontinue encourage help stop surrender
STRONG
abandon advance agree cease desert give in give up go indulge leave permit quit refuse reject
WEAK
comply conform go along

Example Sentences

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"KLF5 seems to be a master gene that drives such changes and impacts a pathway of genes known to control invasion and the ability to resist treatments."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

That is why allies should resist tit-for-tat rhetoric and focus on examples of working together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But I try to resist the pressure because I think it’s the right way to tell the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite the earlier “insult” to his character, Cooke couldn’t resist another opportunity to help his country—and make another fortune.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Perhaps Lady Constance will not be the only surprise to tumble out of the Ashton family ‘tree,’” she thought, unable to resist a leafy pun of her own.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood