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resist Synonyms

Another word for resist

Choosing another word for resist depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To strive against, oppose, or refuse to accept or comply with something.

Usage Example

"The board members decided to oppose the proposed changes to the company charter."

Strongest
oppose
withstand
defy
Strong
stand up to
push back
combat
fight
counter
confront
thwart

• verb (Context 2)

To refrain from doing or enjoying something tempting, desirable, or habitual.

Usage Example

"Walking past the bakery, he could not forbear buying a warm croissant."

Strong
forbear
hold back
forgo
refrain
abstain
eschew
avoid

• verb (Context 3)

To remain undamaged or unaffected by the action or effect of a physical force, substance, or environmental condition.

Usage Example

"This specialized alloy is engineered to withstand corrosion in marine environments."

Strongest
withstand
Strong
endure
repel
tolerate
weather
bear

Opposites of resist

The opposite of resist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

indulge
submit
give in
surrender
yield
accept
succumb
comply
See all opposites of resist

• Nearby Words

resiliently
resin
resiny
resist
resistance
resistant
resistantly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Resist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/resist
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