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RESISTED

(verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Resisted.

How to pronounce resisted:

US

Resisted - as a verb

Elude, especially in a baffling way

Example: "This behavior defies explanation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defy11refuse9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elude6escape10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold outstand firmwithstand16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fight12fight backfight downoppose10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
surrender10

Express opposition through action or words

Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissent8protest9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradict15controvert15oppose10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Withstand the force of something

Example: "The trees resisted her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fend8stand6

Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Example: "His body rejected the liver of the donor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9reject15

Refuse to comply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10baulk11jib12

Example Sentences

"She resisted the temptation to eat the chocolate cake."
"He resisted arrest and tried to escape from the police."
"The soldiers resisted the enemy's attack."
"I tried to sleep but I resisted the urge to check my phone."
"She resisted his advances and rejected his proposal."
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Word Game Points

Is RESISTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, resisted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESISTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RESISTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resisted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESISTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RESISTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resisted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESISTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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