Synonyms of resisted

resisted

verb

past tense of resist

as in opposed

to refuse to give in to

it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposed
• fought
• withstood
• repelled
• defied
• challenged
• countered
• bucked
• thwarted
• contested
• contradicted
• combated
• hindered
• balked
• frustrated
• contended (with)
• disputed
• battled
• baffled
• stemmed
• checked
• obstructed
• foiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submitted (to)
• succumbed (to)
• yielded (to)
• surrendered (to)
• bowed (to)
• stooped (to)
• capitulated (to)
• gave in (to)
• knuckled under (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resisted

Baghdad has sought to bring weapons held by non-state groups under government control, but some of the most influential militias have resisted disarming. — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Christian had refused to take his insulin and resisted going to the hospital, said Jennifer Trainor, the manager of Logos House. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Two of the men who resisted boarding the plane were kept in full-body restraint suits resembling straitjackets for much of the flight, according to witnesses. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Senators involved in those negotiations, including Pérez, resisted ending the process which is called subrogation and dramatically increases a utility’s liability when it’s found at fault for wildfires that burn into communities. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Blum’s father initially resisted the device over privacy concerns but eventually agreed after encouragement from his children. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Conversion declined because customers resisted the price increase. — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Marconi has resisted overtures from private equity firms, which have shown a growing appetite to invest in the food industry. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

The university initially resisted the financial institution’s requests to open an account and to provide personal information of its then-chief financial officer, but ultimately gave in, Kraus said. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026