English

resist

rɪˈzɪst, ɹəˈzɪst, ɹɪˈzɪst
Meaning: to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do; to oppose
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹəˈzɪst, ɹɪˈzɪst

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base resist
3rd person singular present resists
Present participle resisting
Past resisted
Will future will resist
Going-to future going to resist
Imperative negative don't resist / do not resist

Example sentences

It is hard to resist the temptation of chocolate
It is hard to resist the temptation of chocolate.
She resisted the impulse to check her phone during the meeting.
She resisted the impulse to check her phone during the meeting.
He couldn't resist the temptation to eat the last slice of chocolate cake.
He couldn't resist the temptation to eat the last slice of chocolate cake.
He couldn't resist the seduction of power.
He couldn't resist the seduction of power.
The community remained stubbornly insular, resisting any changes from the outside world.
The community remained stubbornly insular, resisting any changes from the outside world.

Usage Notes

Often used with temptation, pressure, or attack. Can also mean to be unaffected by something (e.g., resist infection).

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