RESIST Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster oppose, combat, resist, withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something
Resisted - definition of resisted by The Free Dictionary 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
RESIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary The party leader resisted demands for his resignation He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting disease