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resist in German

resist in German is Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

resist in German

Deckmittel
noun
A protective coating or covering.
widerstehen
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
widerstreben
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
widerstreiten
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
zuwider sein
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "resist" in German?

"resist" in German is Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben. 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 German, "resist" is Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "resist": Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben, widerstreiten, zuwider sein.

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