resist

/ɹɪsˈɪst/

/ɹiˈzɪst/, /ɹɪˈzɪst/

to resist

MAIN VERB

to make an effort to withstand or fight something, particularly with determination

synonyms : fend

elude, especially in a baffling way

synonyms : defy

stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

synonyms : hold out

antonyms : surrender

express opposition through action or words

synonyms : dissent

to refuse to act according to an order, a law, etc.

synonyms : balk

resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

synonyms : refuse

Examples

1. She can't resist the crunch of a good potato chip.

2. I can't resist the temptation of a loganberry muffin fresh out of the oven.

3. The kids couldn't resist the temptation of the bowl filled with plump and juicy sweet cherries.

4. I couldn't resist the temptation of buying a bag of seedless tangerines.