resist
Meaning
To resist means to actively fight against or refuse to accept something, often in the context of challenges, pressures, or temptations.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "resist" with "persist"; while "resist" means to oppose, "persist" means to continue despite difficulties.
Example Sentences
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