Resist

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪst/

Resist (verb)

  1. Try to stop or fight against something or someone.
  2. Remain unchanged or unaffected by something harmful.
  3. Stop yourself from doing something you want to do.

Examples

  • They resist the new policy with determination.
  • The workers resist the unfair treatment.

Common collocations: resist pressure, resist change, actively resist, resist corrosion, resist wear

Synonyms of Resist

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Resist

  • when discussing yielding to authority
  • when discussing agreement or compliance