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- pronunciation:
- rih
zI
stnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
capable of or giving resistance.
The invaders came, but the people were resistant and took up arms against them.- antonyms:
- compliant, nonresistant, susceptible
- similar words:
- averse, negative, reluctant, repellent
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related words: |
defiant, immune, loath, proof, rebellious, stiff, tight, tolerant, unbending, willful |
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derivation: |
resistantly (adv.) |
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