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RESISTS

(verb, noun)
There are 7 meanings of the word Resists.

Definitions

Resists - as a verb

Elude, especially in a baffling way

Example: "This behavior defies explanation"

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Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Express opposition through action or words

Example: "Dissent to the laws of the country"

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Withstand the force of something

Example: "The trees resisted her"

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Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

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

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Refuse to comply

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Resists - as a noun

A protective coating or covering.

Example Sentences

"He resists the urge to eat junk food."
"She resists the temptation to check her phone during class."
"The athlete resists the pressure and continues training hard."
"The dog resists being groomed and tries to escape."
"The child resists going to bed and asks for another bedtime story."
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Word Game Points

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

RESISTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RESISTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resists is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RESISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resists is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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