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RESIST

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Resist.

How to pronounce resist:

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Resist - as a verb

Elude, especially in a baffling way

Example: "This behavior defies explanation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defyrefuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eludeescape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold outstand firmwithstand
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defendfightfight backfight downoppose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
surrender

Express opposition through action or words

Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissentprotest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradictcontrovertoppose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Withstand the force of something

Example: "The trees resisted her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fendstand

Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Example: "His body rejected the liver of the donor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refusereject

Refuse to comply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balkbaulkjib

Resist - as a noun

A protective coating or covering.

Example Sentences

"I couldn't resist buying that dress; it was so beautiful."
"He tried to resist the urge to eat the chocolate cake."
"She couldn't resist laughing at his silly jokes."
"The soldiers resisted the enemy's attack bravely."
"It's hard to resist the temptation of eating ice cream on a hot day."
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Word Game Points

Is RESIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, resist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RESIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is RESIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resist is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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