B1verbpsychologypolitics
US/rɪˈzɪst/
UK/rɪˈzɪst/
to fight against something or refuse to accept it; also to stop yourself from doing something you want
In context
I couldn't resist buying another bubble tea on the way home.
Many older staff resisted the change to a new computer system.
This jacket is made of material that resists water and wind.
Words that go with resist
verb + noun
- resist the temptationTry to resist the temptation to check your phone.
- resist changePeople often resist change at work.
- resist the urgeI had to resist the urge to laugh in the meeting.
- resist pressureThe government resisted pressure to raise taxes.
- resist arrestThe man was charged for resisting arrest.
adverb + verb
- strongly resistResidents strongly resisted the plan to close the park.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I couldn't resist to eat it.Correct: I couldn't resist eating it.