to withstand, strive against, or oppose

to resist infection; to resist temptation.

to withstand the action or effect of

to resist spoilage.

to refrain or abstain from, esp. with difficulty or reluctance

They couldn't resist the chocolates.

to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance.

a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.

Textiles . a chemically inert substance used in resist printing.

verb

comply , conform , go along

verb

abide , abstain from , antagonize , assail , assault , battle , bear , brook , buck , check , combat , confront , contend , continue , counteract , countervail , curb , defy , die hard , dispute , duel , endure , fight back , forbear , forgo , hinder , hold , hold off , hold out against , keep from , leave alone , maintain , persevere , persist , prevent , put up a fight , refrain , refuse , remain , remain firm , repel , stand up to , stay , stonewall * , struggle against , suffer , thwart , traverse , turn down , weather , withstand , challenge , oppose , baffle , contest , contravene , defend , fend , fight , frustrate , impugn , obstruct , oppugn , rebel , rebuff , wither