Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Resisting.
How to pronounce resisting:
US
Resisting - as a verb
Elude, especially in a baffling way
Example: "This behavior defies explanation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defyrefuseHypernyms (Closely Related)
eludeescapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold outstand firmwithstandHypernyms (Closely Related)
defendfightfight backfight downopposeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
surrenderExpress opposition through action or words
Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissentprotestHypernyms (Closely Related)
contradictcontrovertopposeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Withstand the force of something
Example: "The trees resisted her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fendstandResisting - as a noun
Resistance
Example Sentences
"She showed great resisting power against temptation."
"The resisting force of the magnets was too strong for the objects to move."
"They were arrested for resisting arrest."
"The resisting soldiers fought bravely against the enemy forces."
"He had a strong resisting instinct to protect himself."
Word Game Points
Is RESISTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, resisting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESISTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RESISTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resisting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESISTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is RESISTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resisting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESISTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.