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

Kidd likened resisting regulation of riding in truck beds to defying seat belt and motorcycle helmet laws. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

This means resisting proprietary systems, which often become maintenance traps, and instead training employees to be smart, efficient operators. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

In all, 12 people were arrested on suspicion of soliciting prostitution and cited for release, while another was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of solicitation and resisting arrest, according to authorities. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

And Washington will still want a partner capable of resisting destabilizing pressures, not to mention helping to counterbalance China. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

In practice, this means resisting the instinct to play it safe simply because a brand is already big and well distributed. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 July 2026

He was booked on suspicion of two misdemeanor charges, pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers. — Alex Brizee july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

And in the interest of open and accountable government — values that most public officials, Welch included, endorse — the burden of the argument against releasing a report such as this should rest on anyone resisting release of this information. — Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

In sportier modes, each wheel can counteract handling forces with up to 2,250 pounds of resisting force. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026