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widerstehen — meaning in English

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English meaning

resist verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
withstand verb To resist or hold up successfully against pressure, force, or attack.

Senses

widerstehen is used for these senses in English:

resist (transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
withstand (transitive) To resist or endure (something) successfully.

resist — full definition

verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Deckmittel widerstreben widerstreiten zuwider sein