Definition and Synonyms for Resist

Definition of Resist

resistance
Noun
derivation
2
1. the military action of resisting the enemy's advance
2. group action in opposition to those in power
resister
Noun
derivation
2
1. someone who offers opposition
2. someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
resistive
Adjective Satellite
derivation
3
1. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
2. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
3. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
resistant
Adjective Satellite
derivation
5
1. incapable of absorbing or mixing with
2. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
3. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
4. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
5. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
surrender
Verb
antonym
1
1. give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

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