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Added 9 October 2026

resist

/ɹɪˈzɪst/ verb

In Latin: renītor, adversor, refrāgor Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about resist at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
To withstand the actions of.
To oppose; to refuse to accept.

noun

A protective coating or covering.

Origin

From Middle English resisten, from Middle French resister and Old French resistre, and their source, Latin resistere, from re- + sistere (“cause to stand”).

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