resist

English

/ɹɪˈzɪst/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
  • (transitive) To withstand the actions of.
  • (intransitive) To oppose.
  • (transitive) To be distasteful to.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English resisten derived from Old French resistre derived from Middle French resister derived from Latin resisto, resistere.

Origin

Latin

resisto, resistere

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