Synonyms for resist
Definitions
- v. 1
To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
- v. 2
To withstand the actions of.
- v. 3
To oppose; to refuse to accept.
Related words
- Word family
- resistance resistant resistible resistive resistless resistlessly resistor
- Phrases
- solder resist
Forms
- Past participle
- resisted
e.g. resisted → endured, confronted, fended, checked…
Example sentences
- stand I don't mind the cold, but I can't stand the heat.
- endure They had to endure great hardship during the war.
- confront I think it's time for me to confront that problem.
- withstand My house is designed to withstand an earthquake.
- oppose Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.
- thwart A moat was dug around the castle to thwart attackers.
By length
- 3 letters
- jib1
- 4 letters
- stay1, hold1, stem1, defy2, fend1, balk1
- 5 letters
- check1, stand1, repel2, baulk
- 6 letters
- combat2, refuse2, reject2, oppose2, endure2, hinder2, thwart1, baffle2, rebuff2, impugn2, assail2, oppugn, astand
- 7 letters
- protest2, dissent2, withset
- 8 letters
- confront2, obstruct2, gainstay
- 9 letters
- withstand2
- 10 letters
- counteract3, contravene3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (defy2 = 2 syllables).