resist

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

re·sist (rĭ-zĭstʹ)v. re·sist·ed, re·sist·ing, re·sistsv. tr.
1. To strive to fend off or offset the actions, effects, or force of.
2. To remain firm against the actions, effects, or force of; withstand:
a bacterium that resisted the antibiotic.
3. To keep from giving in to or enjoying.v. intr.
To offer resistance. See Synonyms at oppose.n.
A substance that can cover and protect a surface, as from corrosion. [Middle English resisten, from Old French resister, from Latin resistere: re-, re- + sistere, to place; See stā- in Indo-European Roots.] re·sistʹer n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  balk, baulk, jib, reject, refuse, stand, fend, protest, dissent, hold out, withstand, stand firm, defy
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  surrender, give up, lend oneself, apply