resist | Definition of resist

Synonyms and Antonyms of resist

to refuse to give in to

it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

Synonyms of resist

buck, defy, fight, oppose, repel, withstand

Words Related to resist

battle, combat, contend (with)

challenge, contest, contradict, dispute

baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart

check, counter, hinder, obstruct, stem

Antonyms of resist

bow (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), knuckle under (to), stoop (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)