verb🔗ShareTo attempt to counter the actions or effects of."The child was resisting going to bed, even though he was tired. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo withstand the actions of."The child was resisting his mother's attempt to make him eat vegetables. "actionphysiologyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oppose."The child was resisting going to bed, so he pretended to be asleep. "actionattitudepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be distasteful to."The bitter medicine was resisting my attempts to swallow it. "sensationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareResistance"The child's resisting of bedtime was met with a stern look from his mother. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading