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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

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Jones has reportedly said he will also resist the new effort.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

No matter how much we try to resist, curiosity remains.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Brawny and bearded, often wearing baseball hats, they film their feeble attempts to resist the latest hits from the country singer Ella Langley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Kizemchuk sees this as one reason investors should remain cautious and resist the temptation to chase the market higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

It was really hard to resist the urge to run out sobbing to Mom and Dad.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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