RESIST

(verb) withstand the force of something
"The trees resisted her", "stand the test of time", "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
synonyms : fend , stand
(verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
synonyms : hold out , stand firm , withstand
(verb) express opposition through action or words
"dissent to the laws of the country"
synonyms : dissent , protest
(verb) refuse to comply
synonyms : balk , baulk , jib
after agreeing to and arranging everything, you had to go and balk at the last moment. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) elude, especially in a baffling way
"This behavior defies explanation"
synonyms : defy , refuse
(verb) resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
"His body rejected the liver of the donor"
synonyms : refuse , reject

Account Login

Forgot your password ?

New to Mnemonic Dictionary?