resist |
retain |
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].
resist |
persevere |
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.
resist |
restraint |
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.
bear |
resist |
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].
follow |
resist |
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.
resile |
resist |
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 |
thwart |
Synonyms |
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.
resist |
withhold |
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].
resist |
immovable |
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.
resist |
defend |
In transitive terms the difference between resist and defend
is that
resist is to withstand the actions of while
defend is to support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
In transitive obsolete terms the difference between resist and defend
is that
resist is to be distasteful to while
defend is to prevent, to keep (from doing something).
As a noun resist
is a protective coating or covering.
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