Synonyms of resisting

resisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in resistant

Related Words

• resistant
• opposing
• conflicting
• competing
• counteracting
• countering
• defiant
• recalcitrant
• refractory
• rebel
• against
• rebellious
• averse
• contrary
• reluctant
• insubordinate
• opposed
• intractable
• unwilling
• contumacious
• wayward
• unruly
• obstreperous
• willful
• hesitant
• loath
• balky
• ungovernable
• untoward
• relentless
• incompliant
• unrelenting
• recusant
• froward
• disinclined
• unbending
• adverse
• unflinching
• counter
• hostile
• stern
• unfavorable
• negative
• inflexible
• disadvantageous
• inimical
• prejudicial
• unfriendly
• hard
• unsympathetic

Dissimilar Words

• complying
• tolerant
• understanding
• unresistant
• benign
• positive
• friendly
• agreeable
• favorable
• hospitable
• sympathetic
• congenial
• supportive
• amiable
• advantageous
• cordial
• amicable
• affable
• benignant
• well-disposed

resisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of resist

as in opposing

to refuse to give in to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposing
• withstanding
• fighting
• repelling
• defying
• bucking
• combating
• thwarting
• countering
• battling
• contesting
• challenging
• contradicting
• hindering
• obstructing
• stemming
• contending (with)
• disputing
• balking
• checking
• frustrating
• foiling
• baffling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resisting

Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Verb

Perhaps the kid is resisting gendered socialization itself, the whole ascent to physical adulthood and its attendant adolescent affronts. — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Prince Kaka of High Point, was arrested him and charged him with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, and resisting arrest, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

But Cuban leaders have dug in, resisting political concessions and launching limited economic reforms to cope with the country’s economic devastation. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

California lawmakers are resisting outright moratoriums and bans that the public is calling for and instead are pursuing greater regulation. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

At least three people were arrested for rioting, resisting arrest, assaulting a peace officer, or a combination of the charges. — Bonny Chu , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

He was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, which were later dismissed. — Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been resisting the deal terms and seeking additional protections for workers, according to a person familiar with the matter. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

And that’s something Erivo is more than capable of delivering while resisting the temptation to showboat, even when the writing lets her down. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026