resist resist /riːˈzɪst/

verb

1. () Elude, especially in a baffling way  ( defy , refuse , resist )
   elude, especially in a baffling way
    This behavior defies explanation
   This behavior defies explanation
   
2. () Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something  ( stand firm , withstand , hold out , resist )
   stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
   
3. () Express opposition through action or words  ( dissent , resist , protest )
   express opposition through action or words
    Dissent to the laws of the country
   dissent to the laws of the country
   
4. () Withstand the force of something  ( fend , resist , stand )
   withstand the force of something
    The trees resisted her
   The trees resisted her
    Stand the test of time
   stand the test of time
    The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
   The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
   
5. Refuse to comply  ( baulk , jib , resist , balk )
   refuse to comply
     Despite his initial enthusiasm, John baulked at the idea of bungee jumping when he reached the edge of the bridge.
   Despite his initial enthusiasm, John baulked at the idea of bungee jumping when he reached the edge of the bridge.
   
6. Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ  ( refuse , reject , resist )
   resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
    His body rejected the liver of the donor
   His body rejected the liver of the donor