Resist

Synonyms of resist

• oppose
• combat
• defy

Antonyms of resist

• surrender
• submit
• yield

Collocations of resist

temptation

Frequency: 80 %

She found it hard to resist the temptation of eating the delicious cake.

temptation

Frequency: 75 %

He tried to tempt her with offers of luxury, but she resisted and stayed true to her values.

urge

Frequency: 70 %

Despite the urge to check her phone, she resisted and focused on her work.

pressure

Frequency: 60 %

He resisted the pressure to give up and continued to pursue his dreams.

change

Frequency: 50 %

She resisted the change at first, but eventually embraced it.

Idiomatic Expressions for resist

• Phrase: resist the urge
  Meaning: to try not to do something you feel like doing
  Usage: He had to resist the urge to yell at his boss during the meeting.