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- [ri-zist]
- /rɪˈzɪst/
- /rɪˈzɪst/
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- [ri-zist]
- /rɪˈzɪst/
Definitions of resisted word
- verb with object resisted to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation. 1
- verb with object resisted to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage. 1
- verb with object resisted to refrain or abstain from, especially with difficulty or reluctance: They couldn't resist the chocolates. 1
- verb without object resisted to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance. 1
- noun resisted a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid. 1
- noun resisted Textiles. a chemically inert substance used in resist printing. 1
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Origin of resisted
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English resisten (v.) < Latin resistere to remain standing, equivalent to re- re- + sistere to cause to stand, akin to stāre to stand
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Parts of speech for Resisted
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resisted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
resisted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for resisted
verb resisted
- animadverted — Simple past tense and past participle of animadvert.
- combated — to fight or contend against; oppose vigorously: to combat crime.
- confronted — Simple past tense and past participle of confront.
- contravened — to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose: to contravene a statement.
- counteracted — Simple past tense and past participle of counteract.
Antonyms for resisted
verb resisted
- abetted — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
- acceded — Simple past tense and past participle of accede.
- acquiesced — to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan.
- assented — to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to): to assent to a statement.
- attacked — to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with: He attacked him with his bare hands.
Top questions with resisted
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