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resist in Latin

resist in Latin is adversor, obnitor, refrāgor — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

resist in Latin

adversor
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
obnitor
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
refrāgor
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
renītor
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
abstineō
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
resistō
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 Latin?

"resist" in Latin is adversor, obnitor, refrāgor. 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 Latin, "resist" is adversor, obnitor, refrāgor.

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

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "resist": adversor, obnitor, refrāgor, renītor, abstineō, resistō.

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