RESIST

resist. resist, withstand

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resist. Resist, v. to oppose, withstand, act against, deny

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Re‐sist″ (r?–z?st″), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Resisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Resisting.] [[F. résister, L. resistere, pref. re- re- + sistere to stand, cause to stand, v. causative of stare to stand. See Stand.]] 1. 1. To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.
That mortal dint, Save He who reigns above, none can resist. Milton. 2. 2. To strive against; to endeavor to counteract, defeat, or frustrate; to act in opposition to; to oppose.
God resisteth the proud. James iv. 6. Contrary to his high will Whom we resist. Milton. 3. 3. To counteract, as a force, by inertia or reaction.
4. 4. To be distasteful to. Shak.
Syn. — To withstand; oppose; hinder; obstruct; counteract; check; thwart; baffle; disappoint.