verb re·sist \ri-ˈzist\



: to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do

Full Definition of RESIST

intransitive verb
:  to exert force in opposition
transitive verb

Examples of RESIST

  1. He was charged with resisting arrest.
  2. These windows can resist very high winds.
  3. The drug will help your body resist infection.
  4. She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard.
  7. The offer was hard to resist.

Origin of RESIST

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonym Discussion of RESIST

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 <opposed the plan>. combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something <combat disease>. resist implies an overt recognition of a hostile or threatening force and a positive effort to counteract or repel it <resisting temptation>. withstand suggests a more passive resistance <trying to withstand peer pressure>.


noun, often attributive

Definition of RESIST


First Known Use of RESIST


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RESISTING Defined for Kids


verb re·sist \ri-ˈzist\

Definition of RESIST for Kids

:  to fight against :  oppose <Students resisted the war.>
:  to avoid doing or having something <I can't resist bragging.> <Who can resist chocolate?>
:  to withstand the force or effect of <These plants resist disease.>


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