resist
Significat (English)
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- To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
- To withstand the actions of.
- To oppose; to refuse to accept.
- (obsolete) To be distasteful to.
Synonyms
fight against
make a stand against
put up resistance
Hinder
refuse to
prevail against
advise against
be obstinate
be stubborn
contend with
go backward
restrain oneself
stand against
strike against
struggle against
take precautions
run counter to
be rebellious
be in conflict
be insubordinate
dig in one’s heels
strike again
turn thumbs down
resist film
etchant resist
be against
compete with
defend oneself
object to
offer resistance
prepare for
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re‧sist
Pronunciat com a (IPA)
/ɹɪˈzɪst/
Etimologia (English)
In summary
From Middle English resisten, from Middle French resister and Old French resistre, and their source, Latin resistere, from re- + sistere (“cause to stand”).
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