Resist Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Resist

Meaning 1 : stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

    Synonyms : hold out,  stand firm,  withstand
Meaning 2 : resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

    Synonyms : refuse,  reject
Meaning 3 : withstand the force of something

    Example : The trees resisted her

    Synonyms : fend,  stand
Meaning 4 : elude, especially in a baffling way

    Synonyms : defy,  refuse
Meaning 5 : express opposition through action or words

    Synonyms : dissent,  protest
Meaning 6 : refuse to comply

    Synonyms : balk,  baulk,  jib

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