resist
verb
Definitions of resist verb
- C1TransitiveIntransitive
To actively oppose or fight against someone or something that is attacking or challenging.
The soldiers fiercely resisted the enemy's intense attacks for several days.
The civilians united to resist the invaders when they were attacked.
They resisted the unjust laws, despite harsh repression.
- Transitive
To refuse to accept or be affected by something; to withstand or oppose.
The committee resisted all pressure to increase the budget.
The company resisted cheap market competition with its high-quality products.
This material has the ability to resist high temperatures.
- B2Transitive
To refrain from doing something that one is inclined to do; to control or suppress an impulse or desire.
She couldn't resist the urge to open the gift.
He had a strong desire to join the line, but he resisted it.
I could barely resist the desire to have a bite of the delicious cake.