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Submit vs Resist - What's the difference?

submit | resist |

Resist is a antonym of submit.



In intransitive terms the difference between submit and resist

is that submit is to yield or give way to another while resist is to oppose.

In transitive terms the difference between submit and resist

is that submit is or To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc while resist is to withstand the actions of.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between submit and resist

is that submit is to put or place under while resist is to be distasteful to.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering.

Apply vs Resist - What's the difference?

apply | resist |


In lang=en terms the difference between apply and resist

is that apply is to pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group while resist is to oppose.

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

is that apply is (obsolete) to visit while resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to.

As verbs the difference between apply and resist

is that apply is to lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another);—with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As an adjective apply

is .

As a noun resist is

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

Rebuke vs Resist - What's the difference?

rebuke | resist |


As nouns the difference between rebuke and resist

is that rebuke is a harsh criticism while resist is a protective coating or covering.

As verbs the difference between rebuke and resist

is that rebuke is to criticise harshly; to reprove while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

Resist vs Suppress - What's the difference?

resist | suppress |


As verbs the difference between resist and suppress

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while suppress is to put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

As a noun resist

is a protective coating or covering.

Reduce vs Resist - What's the difference?

reduce | resist |


In transitive terms the difference between reduce and resist

is that reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition while resist is to withstand the actions of.

In intransitive terms the difference between reduce and resist

is that reduce is to lose weight while resist is to oppose.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering.

Resist vs Restrain - What's the difference?

resist | restrain |


In transitive terms the difference between resist and restrain

is that resist is to withstand the actions of while restrain is   To restrict or limit.

As a noun resist

is a protective coating or covering.

Opposes vs Resist - What's the difference?

opposes | resist |


As verbs the difference between opposes and resist

is that opposes is third-person singular of oppose while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering.

Taxonomy vs Resist - What's the difference?

taxonomy | resist |


As nouns the difference between taxonomy and resist

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification 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.

Resist vs Instigate - What's the difference?

resist | instigate |


As verbs the difference between resist and instigate

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while instigate is to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite.

As a noun resist

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

Retreat vs Resist - What's the difference?

retreat | resist |


As nouns the difference between retreat and resist

is that retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As verbs the difference between retreat and resist

is that retreat is to withdraw military forces while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

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