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Telegraph vs Resist - What's the difference?

telegraph | resist |


As nouns the difference between telegraph and resist

is that telegraph is (lb) an apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As verbs the difference between telegraph and resist

is that telegraph is to send a message by telegraph while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

Resist vs Interest - What's the difference?

resist | interest |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between resist and interest

is that resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while interest is (obsolete) to cause or permit to share.

As verbs the difference between resist and interest

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while interest is to engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

As nouns the difference between resist and interest

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while interest is .

Obey vs Resist - What's the difference?

obey | resist |


In lang=en terms the difference between obey and resist

is that obey is to do as one is told while resist is to oppose.

As verbs the difference between obey and resist

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

Deter vs Resist - What's the difference?

deter | resist |


In lang=en terms the difference between deter and resist

is that deter is to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage while resist is to oppose.

As verbs the difference between deter and resist

is that deter is to prevent something from happening while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

Resist vs Prevention - What's the difference?

resist | prevention |


As nouns the difference between resist and prevention

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while prevention is prevention.

As a verb resist

is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

Forbear vs Resist - What's the difference?

forbear | resist |


In lang=en terms the difference between forbear and resist

is that forbear is to control oneself when provoked while resist is to oppose.

As verbs the difference between forbear and resist

is that forbear is to keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As nouns the difference between forbear and resist

is that forbear is while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

Resist vs Stand - What's the difference?

resist | stand |


As nouns the difference between resist and stand

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while stand is stall, booth, bench, stand (place to sell items or make deals).

As a verb resist

is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

Opposition vs Resist - What's the difference?

opposition | resist |


As nouns the difference between opposition and resist

is that opposition is the opposition, political opposition; opposition party while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As a verb resist is

to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

Remain vs Resist - What's the difference?

remain | resist |


As nouns the difference between remain and resist

is that remain is state of remaining; stay while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As verbs the difference between remain and resist

is that remain is to stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

Resist vs X - What's the difference?

resist | x |


As a verb resist

is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As a noun resist

is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As a letter x is

the twenty-fourth letter of the.

As a symbol x is

voiceless velar fricative.

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