To refuse to accept or be changed by something; to oppose or fight against something.
re+sist
Shared component: resist · withstand
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resist
withstand
Related forms: resist · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixestoo attractive or strong to be resisted or refused.
ir+resist+ible
Shared component: resist · withstand
in a way that is too attractive, strong, or powerful to be resisted or refused
ir+resist+ibly
Shared component: resist · withstand