resist

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈzɪst/

The English word “resist” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
To withstand the actions of.
To oppose; to refuse to accept.
To be distasteful to.

noun

A protective coating or covering.

Etymology

From Middle English resisten, from Middle French resister and Old French resistre, and their source, Latin resistere, from re- + sistere (“cause to stand”).

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