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RESIST Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word resist. (exact relations)
There are 31 hypernyms of the word resist. (close relations)
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resistantresistance

Best Alternative Words for RESIST

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1refuse
verbv
2balk
verb, nounv, n
3baulk
verb, nounv, n
4defy
verbv
5dissent
verb, nounv, n
6fend
verbv
7jib
verb, nounv, n
8oppose
verbv
9protest
verb, nounv, n
10reject
verbv
11stand
verb, nounv, n
12withstand
verbv
13hold out
verbv
14stand firm
verbv

Best Hypernyms For RESIST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for resist, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (28)
oppose defend fight block check contradict controvert counteract curb defy delay disobey elude escape foil frustrate hamper hinder impede inhibit limit obstruct prevent react respond restrain restrict withstand
Phrases (3)
fight backfight downhold back

Alternatives for REFUSE

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