resisted; resisting; resists
Definition of resist
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to exert force in opposition
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
Definition of resist (Entry 2 of 2)
: something (such as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action
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The first known use of resist was in the 15th century
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