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resist in Italian

resist in Italian is resistere, astenere, trattenere — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

resist in Italian

resistere
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
astenere
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
trattenere
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."
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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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What is "resist" in Italian?

"resist" in Italian is resistere, astenere, trattenere. 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 Italian, "resist" is resistere, astenere, trattenere.

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

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "resist": resistere, astenere, trattenere.

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