Cari
to resist
01
melawan, menentang
to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack
Transitive: to resist an attack
Contoh-contoh
Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers managed to resist the enemy's assault.
Meskipun kalah jumlah, para prajurit berhasil melawan serangan musuh.
He was charged with resisting arrest after struggling with the police officers who were trying to apprehend him.
Dia didakwa melawan penangkapan setelah berkelahi dengan petugas polisi yang mencoba menangkapnya.
02
menahan, bertahan
to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure
Transitive: to resist a force or pressure
Contoh-contoh
The paint can resist extreme temperatures without peeling.
Cat dapat menahan suhu ekstrem tanpa mengelupas.
The team managed to resist the pressure and won the game.
Tim berhasil menahan tekanan dan memenangkan pertandingan.
03
menentang, melawan
to actively challenge, oppose, or work against something
Transitive: to resist an idea or change
Contoh-contoh
They resisted the new policy by organizing protests and petitions.
Mereka menentang kebijakan baru dengan mengorganisir protes dan petisi.
The activists resisted the construction of the new highway by organizing protests.
Para aktivis menentang pembangunan jalan tol baru dengan mengorganisir protes.
04
menolak, melawan
to actively refuse to comply with or give in to something, such as a demand, order, or influence
Transitive: to resist sth
Contoh-contoh
The group resisted the rules imposed by the authority, challenging them at every turn.
Kelompok itu menentang aturan yang diberlakukan oleh otoritas, menantangnya di setiap kesempatan.
The child resisted the bedtime routine, insisting he was n’t tired.
Anak itu menolak rutinitas tidur, bersikeras bahwa dia tidak lelah.
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