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resist

[/rɪˈzɪst/]
verb
resistir
1. to withstand the force or effect of something
The material can resist high temperatures.
O material pode resistir a altas temperaturas.
2. to oppose or fight against something
She resisted the urge to laugh.
Ela resistiu ao impulso de rir.
3. to refuse to accept or comply with something
He resisted the new policy.
Ele resistiu à nova política.
NYC Slang
stand firm, hold out, push back
Synonyms
opposedefywithstandfight againstrefusereject
Antonyms
complyacceptyieldsurrendersubmitsuccumb

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resistir
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resistir
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
resistir
standard usage
Portugal
resistir
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

resist temptation
resist arrest
resist the urge
can't resist
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