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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Washington has pushed for greater access to India's agricultural sector, a long-standing sticking point which Delhi has strongly resisted.

From BBC

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 86 years old, has resisted pressure to change course since the 12-day war, attempting to carry on business as usual.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tanker crew didn’t resist, and Russian vessels pulled back, according to a senior Russian maritime official.

From The Wall Street Journal

This means resisting the urge to take a phone call on a walk, listen to a podcast in the car or otherwise multitask while doing simple things.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schenk resisted the big-ticket items, but did purchase holiday mugs using the QR code on a card in the living room.

From The Wall Street Journal

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