resisting
Resisting (verb) means present participle of "resist" — actively opposing or refusing to give in to something. Example: “He was arrested for resisting officers at the scene.”
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resistings plural
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What does “resisting” mean?
The word “resisting” means present participle of "resist" — actively opposing or refusing to give in to something.
How do you pronounce “resisting”?
“Resisting” is pronounced rih-ZIHS-tihng (/ɹɪˈzɪstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “resisting” in a sentence?
Here is “resisting” used in a sentence: “He was arrested for resisting officers at the scene.”
What part of speech is “resisting”?
“Resisting” is a verb.
Is “resisting” a common word?
“Resisting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between resisting and refusing?
Resisting implies an active, often ongoing struggle against a force or pressure, such as resisting temptation or resisting an attacker, while refusing is a more direct, one-time act of declining or rejecting something. You can resist something for a long period, but refusal is usually a single decisive act.
Is resisting used with a direct object or a preposition?
Resisting is typically used with a direct object, as in "resisting arrest" or "resisting change," rather than with a preposition like "to" or "against." This differs from related words such as "opposed to," which require a preposition.
What is the difference between resisting and withstanding?
Resisting emphasizes the act of actively opposing or refusing to give in, while withstanding emphasizes the ability to endure or survive a force without necessarily fighting back. A material can withstand pressure passively, but a person resisting pressure is actively pushing back against it.