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resisted

/ɹəˈzɪstɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Refusing to give in or yield to something, such as an opposing force or an argument.

  • Verb

    Withstand or withstand an attack, opposition, or attempt to influence.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɹəˈzɪstɪd/



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Antonyms

obey , submit
Synonyms

gainstay , oppose , withset
Rhymes
Words rhyming with resisted
persisted , resisted , composted , opposed
Variants
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resist , resisted , resisting , resists
Forms
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past tense: resisted, past participle: resisted


Etymology
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From Old French resister, from re- 'back' + stem of ster 'stand, set up'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'resisted' is often used in the context of scientific experiments, where a substance is 'resisted' to a particular chemical or temperature.

  2. The word 'resisted' appears in the title of the 1994 film 'Resistance', which tells the story of the French Resistance during World War II.


Related Concepts
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  1. opposition: The act or an instance of opposing or being opposed.

  2. perseverance: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulty or opposition.


Culture
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In literature, 'resisted' is often used to describe characters who stand up against adversity or oppression. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Resisted' that deal with themes of perseverance and overcoming obstacles.

How to Memorize "resisted"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of pushing back against an opposing force or standing up for yourself.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'resisted' with the idea of standing strong and not giving in.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-S-I-S-T: Refuse, Endure, Stand, Inspire, Show, Triumph' to remember the meaning of 'resisted'.


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