RESIST Synonyms
There are 31 hypernyms of the word resist. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RESIST
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refuse | verbv | |||||||
noun • food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) verb • show unwillingness towards • not accept as true • elude, especially in a baffling way • refuse to let have • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse entrance or membership | ||||||||
balk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof • an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base verb • refuse to comply | ||||||||
baulk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof verb • refuse to comply | ||||||||
defy | verbv | |||||||
verb • resist or confront with resistance • elude, especially in a baffling way • challenge | ||||||||
dissent | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority • a difference of opinion • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent verb • withhold assent • express opposition through action or words • be of different opinions | ||||||||
fend | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to manage without help • withstand the force of something | ||||||||
jib | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) verb • refuse to comply • shift from one side of the ship to the other | ||||||||
oppose | verbv | |||||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||||
protest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal and solemn declaration of objection • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent • the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval verb • utter words of protest • express opposition through action or words • affirm or avow formally or solemnly | ||||||||
reject | verbv | |||||||
noun • the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality verb • not accept something given or offered • not accept as true • deem wrong or inappropriate • reject with contempt • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse entrance or membership • dismiss from consideration or a contest | ||||||||
stand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support or foundation • the position where a thing or person stands • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area • a small table for holding articles of various kinds • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • an interruption of normal activity • a mental position from which things are viewed • a booth where articles are displayed for sale • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air • a defensive effort verb • be standing; be upright • be in some specified state or condition • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue • remain inactive or immobile • be in effect; be or remain in force • be tall; have a height of; copula • put into an upright position • withstand the force of something • be available for stud services | ||||||||
withstand | verbv | |||||||
verb • resist or confront with resistance • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | ||||||||
hold out | verbv | |||||||
verb • thrust or extend out • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something • last and be usable • wait uncompromisingly for something desirable • continue to live and avoid dying | ||||||||
stand firm | verbv | |||||||
verb • stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something • refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief |