resist
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Britannica Dictionary definition of RESIST
1
[+ object]
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to fight against (something)
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to try to stop or prevent (something)
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He was charged with resisting arrest.
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Many people resisted [=opposed] the efforts of lawmakers to raise taxes.
2
[+ object]
:
to remain strong against the force or effect of (something)
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to not be affected or harmed by (something)
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These windows can resist very high winds.
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The drug will help your body resist infection.
3
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to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do
[+ object]
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She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard.
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He was able to resist the urge to tell her his secret.
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It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box.
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The offer was hard to resist.
[no object]
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I know I shouldn't have any more cake, but I can't resist.
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military draft resisters
