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View definitions for resistant

resistant

adjective as in antagonistic

adjective as in impervious

Strongest matches

Weak matches

adjective as in opposing

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Since both mRNA and whole-virus vaccines stop or slow the virus from replicating, both types of vaccines help reduce the emergence of resistant viruses.

From Salon

Greg, you had been resistant to the idea of expanding “The Office” universe.

Arms crossed, Russell, 34, at first seems guarded and resistant to conversation.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, while in type 2, the body becomes resistant to insulin's effects.

From BBC

The phrase "rare earths" - referring to 17 elements on the periodic table which are lightweight, super strong and resistant to heat, making them useful in small electric motors - is something of a misnomer.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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