Resist
Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪst/
Resist (verb)
- Try to stop or fight against something or someone.
- Remain unchanged or unaffected by something harmful.
- 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