Resist

verb

rɪ'zɪst

Verb

withstand the force of something
“The trees resisted her”
Similar:FendStand
Type of:FightOpposeDefend
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Similar:Withstand
Type of:OpposeDefendFight
resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
Similar:Refuse Reject
Type of:ReactRespond
elude, especially in a baffling way
Similar:Defy Refuse
Type of:EscapeElude
express opposition through action or words
Similar:Dissent Protest
Type of:ContradictControvertOppose
refuse to comply
Similar:BalkBaulkJib
Type of:Disobey