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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“His release is proof that families and communities have power when they resist together,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

So why was I still resisting something that meant so much to him?

From Los Angeles Times

Amnesty International had called throughout the trial for the armed forces to stop "resisting acknowledging their responsibility."

From Barron's

It’s an off-brand, pioneer town that has so far resisted any whiff of genteel urbanity.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing also reorganized its defense industry, which was dominated by state giants that had struggled with inefficiency and corruption while resisting government efforts to foster collaboration with civilian partners.

From The Wall Street Journal

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