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Synonyms & Antonyms of resisting

(Entry 1 of 2)

as in opposing, countering

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for resisting

competing,
conflicting,
counteracting,
countering,
opposing,
resistant

averse,
disinclined,
hesitant,
loath
(also loth),
reluctant,
unwilling

against,
opposed

hard,
inflexible,
relentless,
stern,
unbending,
unflinching,
unrelenting

adverse,
counter,
disadvantageous,
hostile,
inimical,
negative,
prejudicial,
unfavorable,
unfriendly,
unsympathetic,
untoward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for resisting

unresistant

tolerant,
understanding

affable,
agreeable,
amiable,
amicable,
benign,
benignant,
complying,
congenial,
cordial,
friendly,
hospitable

advantageous,
favorable,
friendly,
positive,
supportive,
sympathetic,
well-disposed

resisting

verb

present participle of resist

Synonyms & Antonyms of resisting (Entry 2 of 2)

to refuse to give in to

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

Synonyms for resisting

bucking,
defying,
fighting,
opposing,
repelling,
withstanding

Words Related to resisting

battling,
combating
(or combatting),
contending (with)

challenging,
contesting,
contradicting,
disputing

baffling,
balking,
foiling,
frustrating,
thwarting

checking,
countering,
hindering,
obstructing,
stemming

Antonyms for resisting

bowing (to),
capitulating (to),
giving in (to),
knuckling under (to),
stooping (to),
submitting (to),
succumbing (to),
surrendering (to),
yielding (to)

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