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resist

/ɹəˈzɪst/
noun
  1. A protective coating or covering.

verb
  1. To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

  2. To withstand the actions of.

  3. To oppose.

Synonymsgainstay, oppose, withset
Antonymsobey, submit

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