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- pronunciation:
- rih
zIst
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
resists, resisting, resisted |
| definition 1: |
to fight against or oppose.
The workers are resisting the new rules.- synonyms:
- oppose
- antonyms:
- accept, tolerate
- similar words:
- combat, counter, cross, defy, fight
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| definition 2: |
to keep away or not be affected by.
The raincoat is made out of fabric that resists water.The milk is treated with chemicals to resist spoiling.- synonyms:
- withstand
- antonyms:
- yield
- similar words:
- counter, frustrate, weather
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| definition 3: |
to keep from giving in or surrendering to.
I can't resist chocolate cake.- similar words:
- abstain from, keep from, withstand
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| related words: |
defy, disobey, refuse, repel, ward |
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| derivations: |
resistingly (adv.), resister (n.) |
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