resist
//rɪˈzɪst//
Verb
resistInfinitive
resistPresent tense
resistedPast tense
resistedPast participle
resistingPresent participle
resistsThird-person singular
1
to oppose or fight against something or someone
The protesters resisted the police.
2
to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do
I couldn't resist checking my phone during the meeting.
3
to not be harmed or affected by something
This material resists heat and water damage.