Synonyms for

Resisted

Verb / rɪˈzɪstɪd / / ri:ˈzɪstɪd / Another word for resisted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To withstand the action or effect of something.

Synonyms & similar words

jib refuse reject lendoneself surrender holdout protest stand baulk fend defy withstand resist standfirm dissent balk oppose defy fight contradict disagree refuse thwart counter oppose rebel withstand combat obstruct hinder impede bar block foil frustrate

Synonyms by register

Formal

opposed withstood defied counteracted

Informal

fought back stood up to pushed back held out

Literary

balked strove against contended with

Antonyms

yielded submitted acquiesced conceded complied surrendered capitulated

Common collocations

  • strongly resisted
  • resisted arrest
  • resisted temptation
  • resisted change
  • resisted the urge
  • resisted pressure
  • resisted attack

Word family

noun resistance
verb resist
adjective resistant

Usage note

The word 'resisted' implies active opposition or struggle against something. It is often used in contexts of physical, political, or emotional challenges.

Example sentences

  1. I resisted the temptation to play video games and did my homework instead.
  2. The tree resisted the strong winds during the storm.
  3. He resisted the urge to yell at his friend who was being rude.
  4. She resisted the pressure to join the popular crowd in school.
  5. The army resisted the enemy's attack and defended their country.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on and resist its power over you.
  • The strongest people are not those who always win, but those who resist the urge to give up when they fail.
  • It's easier to give in to temptation than to resist it, but the reward for resistance is much greater.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words