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.
hang |
resist |
As verbs the difference between hang and resist
is that
hang is 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 |
yielding |
As verbs the difference between resist and yielding
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
yielding is present participle of lang=en.
As nouns the difference between resist and yielding
is that
resist is a protective coating or covering while
yielding is a concession.
As an adjective yielding is
docile, or inclined to give way to pressure.
resist |
disagree |
In lang=en terms the difference between resist and disagree
is that
resist is to oppose while
disagree is to not agree (
suit).
As verbs the difference between resist and disagree
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
disagree is to not agree (
harmonize).
As a noun resist
is a protective coating or covering
[oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989].
resist |
disent |
As verbs the difference between resist and disent
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
disent is .
As a noun resist
is a protective coating or covering
[oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989].
resist |
consist |
In lang=en terms the difference between resist and consist
is that
resist is to oppose while
consist is to be composed, formed, or made up (
of).
As verbs the difference between resist and consist
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
consist is (obsolete|intransitive) to exist, to be.
As nouns the difference between resist and consist
is that
resist is a protective coating or covering
[oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989] while
consist is (rail transport) a lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.
resist |
resent |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between resist and resent
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
resent is to express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at (words or acts).
As a noun resist
is a protective coating or covering.
revolt |
resist |
In lang=en terms the difference between revolt and resist
is that
revolt is to be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with
at while
resist is to oppose.
As verbs the difference between revolt and resist
is that
revolt is to rebel, particularly against authority while
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
As nouns the difference between revolt and resist
is that
revolt is an act of revolt while
resist is a protective coating or covering
[oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989].
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