resisted
rɪˈzɪstɪd
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Definition of resisted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
conflictopposed or fought against
  • The resisted changes were eventually implemented.
defied opposed
2.
unacceptedRarenot accepted or yielded toRare
  • The resisted advice was ignored by the team.
rejected unaccepted unapproved
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Origin of resisted

Latin, resistere (to stand back)

Terms with resisted included in their meaning

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unavoidable
in a way that cannot be resisted
defiedadj.
resistance
openly resisted or refused to obey
business
unsolicited and resisted by the target company
logic
in a way that cannot be avoided or resisted
attractiveness
quality of being too attractive to be resisted
resistance
the ability to be resisted or opposed
irresistible
in a way that cannot be resisted
historical figure
apache leader who resisted settlers in the 1800s

Examples of resisted in a sentence

  • The resisted policy faced much opposition.
  • The resisted proposal was eventually forgotten.
  • His resisted suggestions were never implemented.

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  1. French:opposé, refusé, ...
  2. German:auf Widerstand gestoßen, abgelehnt, ...
  3. Italian:contrastato, non accettato, ...
  4. Spanish:opuesto, rechazado, ...
  5. Portuguese:resistido, não aceito, ...
  6. Chinese:反对的, 未屈服的, ...
  7. Japanese:抵抗された, 受け入れられなかった, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعارَض, مرفوض, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁנִּתְקְלוּ בְּהִתְנַגְּדוּת, שֶׁסּוּרַב, ...
  10. Russian:сопротивляемый, непринятый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опірний, неприйнятий, ...
  12. Hindi:विरोध, अस्वीकृत, ...
resist
rɪˈzɪst

Definition of resist - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
self-controlrefrain from doing something despite temptation
  • He couldn't resist eating the last cookie.
abstain withstand
2.
conflictoppose or refuse to accept something
  • They resist the new rules imposed by the school.
defy oppose withstand
3.
push backfight back against someone or an attack
  • The soldiers resist the enemy forces.
defy oppose withstand
4.
defenseRarewithstand the actions or effects of somethingRare
  • The material can resist high temperatures.
endure oppose withstand

Noun

1.
materialsTECH.protective coating or coveringTECH.
  • The metal was covered with a resist to prevent rust.
coating covering
2.
dyeing techniqueTECH.method used in dyeing to prevent dye from reaching all the clothTECH.
  • She applied a wax resist before dyeing the fabric..
barrier block obstruction
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Expressions with resist

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very appealing or attractive
The chocolate cake was hard to resist.
avoid doing something you want to do
She tried to resist the temptation to eat the cake.
stop yourself from doing something you want to do
She tried to resist the urge to check her phone.
confession that temptation was too strong to avoid an action
I saw the chocolate cake and I couldn't resist.
type of cast iron resistant to heat and corrosion
The engine components are made of Ni-resist to enhance durability..

Origin of resist

Latin, resistere (to stand back)

Examples of resist in a sentence

  • It's hard to resist the charm of a puppy.
  • She couldn't resist the tempting offer.
  • Farmers resist changes to agricultural policies.
  • Civilians resist the oppressive regime.
  • Protesters resist the new policy changes.
  • The coating can resist corrosion effectively.

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  1. French:résister, résist, ...
  2. German:widerstehen, Resist, ...
  3. Italian:resistere, resist, ...
  4. Spanish:resistirse, resina, ...
  5. Portuguese:resistir, revestimento de proteção, ...
  6. Chinese:忍住, 抗蚀剂, ...
  7. Japanese:我慢する, レジスト, ...
  8. Arabic:قاوَمَ, مُقاوِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְאָפֵק, צִפּוּי מָגֵן, ...
  10. Russian:сопротивляться, резист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втриматися, захисний шар, ...
  12. Hindi:खुद को रोकना, प्रतिरोध, ...

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