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To resist something is to keep it at bay or to fend off its influence or advance. You might not be able to resist the temptation to sneak out to the dance in spite of your parents' objections.
resist something I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. The Chancellor resisted the temptation to raise business taxes. I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. She could hardly resist the urge to turn and run. resist doing something He couldn't resist showing off his new car.
resist something I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. The Chancellor resisted the temptation to raise business taxes. I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. She could hardly resist the urge to turn and run. resist doing something He couldn't resist showing off his new car.
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resist meaning, definition, what is resist: to stop yourself from having something t...: Learn more.
RESIST definition: 1. to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do: 2. to refuse to accept something and…. Learn more.
Eric couldn't resist a smile when she finally agreed. resist doing something He couldn't resist showing off his new car. 4 [transitive] resist something to not be harmed or damaged by something A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. This new paint is designed to resist heat. See resist in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
