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Synonyms for resist
verb withstand, oppose- abide
- combat
- confront
- continue
- curb
- defy
- endure
- forgo
- maintain
- prevent
- refuse
- repel
- thwart
- turn down
- 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
- 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 for resist
- OK
- accept
- aid
- allow
- assist
- discontinue
- encourage
- help
- stop
- surrender
- abandon
- advance
- agree
- cease
- desert
- give in
- give up
- go
- indulge
- leave
- permit
- quit
- reject
- comply
- conform
- go along
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
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verb. stop short
balked
verb. stop short
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verb. fight
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Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.