1. : to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat. he resisted temptation. 2. : to withstand the force or effect of. material that resists heat. resist. 2 of 2. noun. often attributive. : something (such as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action. Synonyms. Verb. buck. defy. fight. oppose. repel. withstand. More @Wikipedia
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