World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesresistere
Pronunciation / Transliteration: reˈzistɛre
"Ha cercato di resistere alla tentazione di mangiare dolci."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To withstand the action or effect of something.
"She tried to resist the temptation to eat dessert." - 2
To refuse to accept or comply with something.
"The community decided to resist the proposed changes to the local park."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'resist' originates from the Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to stand firm against'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, where it retained its core meaning of opposing or withstanding something.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Resist"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Resist" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
résister
Transliteration: rezisté
"Elle a essayé de résister à la tentation de manger du dessert."
widerstehen
Transliteration: vidərˈʃteːən
"Sie versuchte, der Versuchung zu widerstehen."
resistere
Transliteration: reˈzistɛre
"Ha cercato di resistere alla tentazione di mangiare dolci."
resistir
Transliteration: resisˈtir
"Ella intentó resistir la tentación de comer postre."
resistir
Transliteration: ʁeziˈʃtiʁ
"Ela tentou resistir à tentação de comer sobremesa."
विरोध करना
Transliteration: virodh karna
"उसने मिठाई खाने के प्रलोभन का विरोध करने की कोशिश की।"
抵抗
Transliteration: dǐkàng
"她试图抵抗吃甜点的诱惑。"
저항하다
Transliteration: jeohanghada
"그녀는 디저트를 먹고 싶은 유혹을 저항하려고 했다."
抵抗する
Transliteration: teikō suru
"彼女はデザートを食べたい誘惑に抵抗しようとした。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsA voltage level that is lower than the standard voltage used in electrical systems, typically used for safety in low-power applications.
The difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts.
A term used in German to denote a specific type of entity or concept.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Resist"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.