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sist
Third Person
resists
Present Participle
resisting
Past Tense
resisted
Past Participle
resisted
1
to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack
transitive
- Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers managed to resist the enemy's assault.
- He was charged with resisting arrest after struggling with the police officers who were trying to apprehend him.
- The dog managed to resist being pinned down by the larger animal, showing its strength and determination in the struggle.
- Despite facing overwhelming odds, the army continued to resist the enemy's advance, refusing to surrender their position.
2
to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure
transitive
- The paint can resist extreme temperatures without peeling.
- The team managed to resist the pressure and won the game.
- The material was designed to resist wear and tear over time.
- She tried to resist the pull of the current while swimming against it.
- The structure can resist heavy winds and storms, making it incredibly durable.
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3
to actively challenge, oppose, or work against something
transitive
- They resisted the new policy by organizing protests and petitions.
- The activists resisted the construction of the new highway by organizing protests.
- The country resisted foreign intervention and maintained its independence.
- The community worked together to resist the development of the new highway.
- He resisted the proposal by arguing that it would harm the environment.
4
to actively refuse to comply with or give in to something, such as a demand, order, or influence
transitive
- The group resisted the rules imposed by the authority, challenging them at every turn.
- The child resisted the bedtime routine, insisting he wasn’t tired.
- The citizens resisted the government's attempt to impose new taxes.