Definitions for resist

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resist re·sist

Spelling: [ri-zist]

IPA: /rɪˈzɪst/

Resist is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in resist (eirsst).

Definitions for resist

noun

1. a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.
2. Textiles. a chemically inert substance used in resist printing.

verb (used with object)

1. to withstand, strive against, or oppose:
2. to withstand the action or effect of:
3. to refrain or abstain from, especially with difficulty or reluctance:

verb (used without object)

1. to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance.

Origin of resist

1325-75; Middle English resisten (v.) Latin resistere to remain standing, equivalent to re- re- + sistere to cause to stand, akin to stāre to stan

Examples for resist

"I'll do it," I cried, no longer able to resist, for the fever of it was in my blood.

I need to resist my urge to talk them into my truth, just so I can feel more comfortable and secure.

They are made in a social setting, surrounded by lots of other people with various ways to resist bad decisions.

They are my strength; they give me the courage to resist you.

She was so distressed to find that she no longer had strength to resist her pride.

Why resist, and refuse the glory of belonging to the faculty?

The left had long tried to resist it through a diverse mix of organizations, devoted to different goals, and all to no avail.

She had not life enough left to resist the shock of her father-in-law's blows.

People sent her bits of information as a way for them to resist the hegemony of the cartels.

The papers report that J.W. was too afraid to resist his command for her to perform oral sex on him.