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Definition of resisting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
oppositionopposing or standing firm against something
- The resisting force was too strong to overcome.
2.
unyieldingnot giving in to pressure or temptation
- She remained resisting despite the peer pressure.
Expressions with resisting
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difficult to burn or catch fire
The building is made of fire-resisting materials.
the crime of opposing a police officer's arrest attempt
He was charged with resisting arrest after the incident.
Origin of resisting
Latin, re- (again) + sistere (to stand)
Terms with resisting included in their meaning
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conflict
the act of resisting or fighting against something
conflict
opposing or resisting something
accepting bad things
accepts something unpleasant without complaining or resisting
resist struggle
continue resisting strongly until completely defeated or overcome
resistance fighter
member of a movement resisting occupation
resistance
act of resisting authority or control
resistance
actively resisting or opposing a force or trend
mental health
uncontrollable, irrational drive to do something even when resisting
opposition
the act of opposing or resisting
resistance
stance of resisting change or new ideas
resistance
openly resisting or refusing to obey
physics
force resisting motion between surfaces
defiant
resisting authority or control
behavior
accept something bad without resisting or complaining
authority pressure
stop resisting and accept another's control or influence
give up
stop resisting and do what is demanded
resistant
stubbornly resisting change or new ideas
physics
resisting push between touching surfaces that slows or stops their motion
rebellion
openly resisting or refusing to obey
following orders
obeying without questioning or resisting
defiance
state of resisting authority or control
resistance
attitude of resisting authority or control
change mind
accept logical argument after resisting or disagreeing
surrender
stop resisting because the other side has more people
Examples of resisting in a sentence
She remained resisting, refusing to give in to the demands. The fortress walls were resisting against the siege. He was resisting the urge to laugh.
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- French:résistant, ...
- German:entgegenstellend, standhaft, ...
- Italian:resistente, inflessibile, ...
- Spanish:resistente, ...
- Portuguese:resistente, ...
- Chinese:反抗的, 不屈服的, ...
- Japanese:抵抗する, 屈しない, ...
- Arabic:مُقاوِم, صَلْب, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַגֵּד, עָמִיד, ...
- Russian:сопротивляющийся, неподдающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:опірний, незламний, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिरोधी, अडिग, ...
Definition of resist - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
self-controlrefrain from doing something despite temptation
- He couldn't resist eating the last cookie.
2.
conflictoppose or refuse to accept something
- They resist the new rules imposed by the school.
3.
push backfight back against someone or an attack
- The soldiers resist the enemy forces.
4.
defenseRare withstand the actions or effects of somethingRare
- The material can resist high temperatures.
Noun
1.
materialsTECH. protective coating or coveringTECH.
- The metal was covered with a resist to prevent rust.
2.
dyeing techniqueTECH. method used in dyeing to prevent dye from reaching all the clothTECH.
- She applied a wax resist before dyeing the fabric..
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.
She learned to resist peer pressure at school. A resist was applied to the circuit board. The artist used a resist to create patterns on the fabric. The artist used a resist to create intricate patterns. Applying a resist helps in achieving vibrant designs.
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- French:résister, résist, ...
- German:widerstehen, Resist, ...
- Italian:resistere, resist, ...
- Spanish:resistirse, resina, ...
- Portuguese:resistir, revestimento de proteção, ...
- Chinese:忍住, 抗蚀剂, ...
- Japanese:我慢する, レジスト, ...
- Arabic:قاوَمَ, مُقاوِم, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְאָפֵק, צִפּוּי מָגֵן, ...
- Russian:сопротивляться, резист, ...
- Ukrainian:втриматися, захисний шар, ...
- Hindi:खुद को रोकना, प्रतिरोध, ...
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