offer resistance
phrase
: to try to resist or fight
The captives were cut down when they offered resistance when they were invaded.
The people offered no resistance when the enemy entered the town.
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“Offer resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offer%20resistance. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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