resisted

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 reject

WEAK

comply conform go along

Example Sentences

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resisted

For years the Turks have resisted giving up their Russian S-400 air defenses, which could compromise the U.S. jets’ radar signature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Washington notes that late adopters who once resisted online banking and mobile apps are finally getting comfortable with digital payments.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

But some - such as Ghana, Zimbabwe and Zambia - have resisted signing up, citing different reasons.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Thandiwe pushed me toward the edge, and I resisted.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia