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Resisted Meaning in English

word · lemma: resist

/ɹiˈzɪstɪd/, /ɹɪˈzɪstɪd/
ri-ZIS-tid or ri-ZIS-tid
/ɹɪsˈɪstɪd/
ri-SIS-tid

التعريف

Refused to accept, allow, or be changed by something; tried to stop or fight against force or pressure.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used both in physical ("resisted arrest") and non-physical ("resisted temptation") situations. Often formal or neutral. Common with 'resisted change', 'resisted the urge', 'resisted pressure'. Not typically used for small, everyday refusals—'refused' or 'declined' usually fit better there.

جمل نموذجية

I barely resisted laughing during the serious meeting.

natural

She resisted the urge to eat more cake.

basic

They resisted the changes at work.

basic

He resisted the pain during the operation.

basic

The protesters resisted when the police tried to move them.

natural

Even though the offer sounded great, she resisted and decided to wait.

natural