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
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
obnitor
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
refrāgor
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
renītor
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
abstineō
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
resistō
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
What does "resist" mean?
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verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
"It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes."
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verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
"These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them."
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resist in a sentence
- It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes.
- The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
- These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them.
- The metal gate is coated to resist rust in wet weather.
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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: "It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes." 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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