resists
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
Antonyms
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