resist

US /rɪˈzɪst/
UK /rɪˈzɪst/
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1.

to withstand the action or effect of

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The old bridge was built to resist floods.
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Some materials resist corrosion better than others.
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withstandendurebeartoleratesustain
2.

to try to prevent something from happening or to oppose something

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She couldn't resist the temptation to eat the cake.
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The local community decided to resist the new development plan.
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opposedefyfightcombatwithstand
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resistancethe line of least resistance