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- pronunciation:
- rih
zIst
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
resists, resisting, resisted |
| definition 1: |
to fight against or oppose something.
The workers are resisting the new rules.- synonyms:
- oppose
- antonyms:
- accept
- similar words:
- fight
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| definition 2: |
to keep away or not be affected by.
The jacket is made out of fabric that resists water.- similar words:
- frustrate
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| definition 3: |
to say "no" to yourself when you want to do something that is not good.
I can't resist chocolate cake.- similar words:
- keep from
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| related words: |
refuse |
| derivations: |
resistingly (adv.), resister (n.) |
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