resist

resist
I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resister, from Latin resistere, from re- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand Date: 14th century intransitive verb to exert force in opposition transitive verb 1. to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat <
he resisted temptation
>
2. to withstand the force or effect of <
material that resists heat
>
Synonyms: see oppose II. noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1836 something (as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action

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