résister

[US]//ʁe.zis.te//
[UK]//ʁe.zis.te//

Translation

v.To withstand the action or effect of something; to oppose.; To refrain from succumbing to temptation or pressure.

Example Sentences

she managed to resist temptation and stay on her diet.

the government refused to resist pressure from protesters.

many employees tend to resist change in the workplace.

he could not resist the urge to check his phone.

the rebel group continued to resist authority.

this special coating helps resist rust and corrosion.

the human body can naturally resist certain infections.

the soldiers were determined to resist the enemy invasion.

the suspect tried to resist arrest during the raid.

i simply cannot resist fresh homemade cookies.

young people often resist influence from older generations.

these shoes are designed to resist heavy wear and tear.

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