Synonym: counteract, oppose, withstand. Antonym: obey. Similar words: resistance, hypothesis, resign, assist, insist, persist, subsist, consist. Meaning: [rɪ'zɪst] 
v. 1. elude, especially in a baffling way 2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something 3. express opposition through action or words 4. withstand the force of something 5. resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ 6. refuse to comply.
v. 1. elude, especially in a baffling way 2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something 3. express opposition through action or words 4. withstand the force of something 5. resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ 6. refuse to comply. 
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61 Gerry couldn't resist the impulse to kiss her.
62 Such euphony is hard to resist.
63 Like an old schoolie, he couldn't resist using the blackboard.
64 His inability to resist temptation would eventually cost him his freedom.
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65 Washington is expected to resist pressure to lift trade sanctions on Myanmar.
66 She could hardly resist the urge to turn and run.
67 People naturally resist change.
68 We would resist any armed intervention from outside in our country's affairs.
69 It was a good speech, but he couldn't resist taking a sideswipe at his opponent.
70 The government must resist the siren voices calling for tax cuts.
71 He couldn't resist embellishing the story of his accident a little.
72 We found the English treacle pudding too good to resist. Sure enough, it was delicious.
73 He tried to resist the fears that were crowding in on him.
74 The media can't resist kicking a man when he's down.
75 One of Oscar Wilde's most frequently quoted epigrams is "I can resist everything except temptation".
76 Anyone who tries to resist the spread of new technology is fighting a losing battle.
77 I only resist things like chocolate if I feel really gross.
78 Lack of proper nourishment reduces their power to resist disease.
79 He could no longer resist the urge to go and see Amanda.
80 They only wanted 3 dollars for it, so how could I resist?
81 This section explores how mothers resist the impact of poverty on the health of their children.
82 Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.
83 He could seldom resist an opportunity to cock a snook at traditional English life.
84 She was powerless to resist the attraction that she felt to him.
85 They realized it would be suicidal to resist in the face of overwhelming military superiority.
86 Will they be able to resist the temptation to buy?
87 The Conference called on all good men to come together to resist socialism.
88 Malc wasn't mature enough to resist the lure of drink and drugs.
89 Trends in the national economy confront firms with pressures they cannot easily resist.
90 The camera must be strong enough to resist the immense water pressure at depth.
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