resist

In transitive terms the difference between resist and withdraw

is that resist is to withstand the actions of while withdraw is to extract (money from an account).

In intransitive terms the difference between resist and withdraw

is that resist is to oppose while withdraw is to be in withdrawal from an addictive drug etc.

As a noun resist

is a protective coating or covering.

In lang=en terms the difference between resist and retain

is that resist is to oppose while retain is to hold secure.

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

is that resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while retain is (obsolete) to belong; to pertain.

As verbs the difference between resist and retain

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while retain is to keep in possession or use.

As a noun resist

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

As verbs the difference between resist and persevere

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while persevere is to persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

As a noun resist

is a protective coating or covering.

As nouns the difference between resist and restraint

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As a verb resist

is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As a pronoun bear

is .

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.

In transitive terms the difference between follow and resist

is that follow is to walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling while resist is to withstand the actions of.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering.

As verbs the difference between resile and resist

is that resile is to start back; to recoil; to recede from a purpose while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As a noun resist is

a protective coating or covering.

Resist is a synonym of thwart.

In lang=en terms the difference between resist and thwart

is that resist is to oppose while thwart is to prevent; to halt; to cause to fail; to foil; to frustrate.

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

is that resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while thwart is (obsolete) to move across or counter to; to cross.

As verbs the difference between resist and thwart

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while thwart is to prevent; to halt; to cause to fail; to foil; to frustrate.

As nouns the difference between resist and thwart

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while thwart is (nautical) a brace, perpendicular to the keel, that helps maintain the beam (breadth) of a marine vessel against external water pressure and that may serve to support the rail.

As an adjective thwart is

situated or placed across something else; transverse; oblique.

As an adverb thwart is

obliquely; transversely; athwart.

In lang=en terms the difference between resist and withhold

is that resist is to oppose while withhold is to retain; to keep back; not to grant; as, to withhold assent to a proposition.

As verbs the difference between resist and withhold

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while withhold is to keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.

As a noun resist

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

As nouns the difference between resist and immovable

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while immovable is that which can not be moved; something which is immovable.

As a verb resist

is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As an adjective immovable is

incapable of being physically moved; fixed.