Resisted: meaning, definitions and examples
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resisted
[ rɪˈzɪstɪd ]
to oppose
To resist means to withstand, strive against, or oppose something or someone. This can refer to physical force, like resisting pressure or force, or to more abstract concepts, such as resisting temptation or social pressures. It implies an active effort to not yield to a force or influence. Resisting can occur on a personal level, like resisting change in one's life, or on a broader scale, such as resisting authority or systemic oppression.
Synonyms
counter, defy, fight, oppose, withstand
Examples of usage
- She resisted the urge to shout.
- The soldiers resisted the enemy's advance.
- He always tried to resist unhealthy foods.
- They resisted the new law's implementation.
- The community resisted the proposed changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "resisted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resistiu
🇮🇳 विरोध किया
🇩🇪 widerstand geleistet
🇮🇩 menahan
🇺🇦 протистояв
🇵🇱 opierał się
🇯🇵 抵抗した
🇫🇷 a résisté
🇪🇸 resistió
🇹🇷 karşı koydu
🇰🇷 저항했다
🇸🇦 قاوم
🇨🇿 odolával
🇸🇰 odolával
🇨🇳 抵抗了
🇸🇮 upiral se
🇮🇸 mótmælt
🇰🇿 қарсылық көрсетті
🇬🇪 ეწინააღმდეგებოდა
🇦🇿 müqavimət göstərdi
🇲🇽 resistió
Word origin
The word 'resist' dates back to the Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to stand firm against'. The prefix 're-' suggests 'back' or 'again', while 'sistere' comes from 'sistere', which means 'to cause to stand' or 'to stand still'. This word made its way into Middle English as 'resisten' around the late 14th century. Over the centuries, it has evolved to encompass not just physical resistance but also metaphorical forms of opposition and defiance in various contexts. The evolution of the word reflects cultural and societal changes, particularly in how individuals and groups respond to authority and external pressures, showing the deep-rooted human desire to stand firm against forces that threaten autonomy and belief.