resist

In lang=en terms the difference between resist and quench

is that resist is to oppose while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between resist and quench

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As nouns the difference between resist and quench

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while quench is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

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

is that proof is (obsolete) armour of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armour of proof while resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to.

As nouns the difference between proof and resist

is that proof is (countable) an effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As verbs the difference between proof and resist

is that proof is to proofread while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As an adjective proof

is used in proving or testing.

Resist is a synonym of check.

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

is that resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while check is (obsolete) to clash or interfere.

As verbs the difference between resist and check

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while check is to inspect; to examine.

As nouns the difference between resist and check

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while check is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Resist is a synonym of baffle.

In lang=en terms the difference between resist and baffle

is that resist is to oppose while baffle is to struggle in vain.

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

is that resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone).

As verbs the difference between resist and baffle

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As nouns the difference between resist and baffle

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while baffle is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.