resist implies an overt recognition of a hostile or threatening force and a positive effort to counteract or repel it.

RESIST definition: 1. to fight against something or someone that is attacking you: 2. to refuse to accept or be…. Learn more.

to keep or stop oneself from (doing) something: [~ + object] The kids couldn't resist the chocolates. [~ + verb-ing] They couldn't resist peeking under the curtain.

If you resist doing something, or resist the temptation to do it, you stop yourself from doing it although you would like to do it. Students should resist the temptation to focus on exams alone. [VERB noun] …

1. to withstand, strive against, or oppose. 2. to withstand the action or effect of. 3. to refrain or abstain from, esp. with difficulty: They couldn't resist the chocolates. 4. to act or make efforts in opposition. n.

Definition of resist verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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