resist
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ someone]
To fight against something or someone to prevent them from succeeding or having an effect.
"The soldiers fought hard to resist the enemy advance."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To refuse to accept or give in to a particular feeling, temptation, or desire.
"I could not resist the temptation to eat the chocolate cake."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To be unaffected by something, such as a chemical, heat, or wear, due to specific properties.
"This high-quality fabric is designed to resist stains and water."