Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resist
verb
/rɪˈzɪst/
Definition
To withstand the action or effect of something.
Examples
- She tried to resist the temptation to eat the cake.
- We must resist the pressure to conform.
- His body did not resist the cold water.
Meaning
To refuse to accept or comply with something; to fight against.
Synonyms
- Withstand
- Oppose
- Defy
- Fight
- Rebuff
