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- [ri-zist]
- /rɪˈzɪst/
- /rɪˈzɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-zist]
- /rɪˈzɪst/
Definitions of resisting word
- verb with object resisting to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation. 1
- verb with object resisting to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage. 1
- verb with object resisting to refrain or abstain from, especially with difficulty or reluctance: They couldn't resist the chocolates. 1
- verb without object resisting to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance. 1
- noun resisting 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 resisting Textiles. a chemically inert substance used in resist printing. 1
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Origin of resisting
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 Resisting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resisting 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
resisting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for resisting
adj resisting
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- clingy — If you describe someone as clingy, you mean that they become very attached to people and depend on them too much.
- dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
- loath — unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse: to be loath to admit a mistake.
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
noun resisting
- forbearance — the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
- longanimity — patient endurance of hardship, injuries, or offense; forbearance.
adjective resisting
- insubmissive — Unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.
- naysaying — Present participle of naysay.
Antonyms for resisting
adjective resisting
- nonresistant — not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects.
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