Synonyms for resist

Other words for “resist”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “resist”. The most common are defy, refuse, hold out, withstand, stand firm.

verb elude, especially in a baffling way

verb stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

verb express opposition through action or words

verb withstand the force of something

verb resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

verb refuse to comply

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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