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resist in Dutch

resist in Dutch is weerstaan, zich verzetten — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

resist in Dutch

weerstaan
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
zich verzetten
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

What does "resist" mean?

  1. verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
    "The town resisted the developers' plans for years."
  2. verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
    "This fabric resists stains well."

resist in a sentence

  • The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
  • She couldn't resist a second slice of cake.
  • This fabric resists stains well.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "resist" in Dutch?

"resist" in Dutch is weerstaan, zich verzetten. resist means: To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

How do you use "resist" in a sentence?

Example: "The town resisted the developers' plans for years." In Dutch, "resist" is weerstaan, zich verzetten.

Are there other ways to say "resist" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "resist": weerstaan, zich verzetten.

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