resisted

[US]/[rɪˈzɪstɪd]/
[UK]/[rɪˈzɪstɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To withstand or struggle against a force or influence.; To defy or oppose someone or something.; To hold back or restrain oneself from doing something.; To be successful in preventing something from happening.

Phrases & Collocations

resisted arrest

resisted change

resisted pressure

she resisted

they resisted

resisting temptation

resisted strongly

resisted attempts

resisted influence

he resisted it

Example Sentences

the protesters resisted the new law with passionate speeches.

she resisted the urge to check her phone constantly.

the team resisted giving up, even when behind.

he resisted the temptation to eat the last cookie.

the old castle had resisted numerous attacks over the centuries.

the material resisted degradation from the harsh sunlight.

the company resisted merging with their competitor.

the athlete resisted fatigue and pushed through the pain.

the government resisted calls for immediate reform.

the software resisted viruses and malware effectively.

the patient resisted treatment initially, but later agreed.

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