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resisting

UK
/rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/

Translations

resistinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
résistantQui supporte ou repousse l’action d’une substance ou d’une influence ; souvent employé en composition.
The pipeline is fitted with acid-resisting linings.
La conduite est équipée de revêtements résistants aux acides.
résistantQui s’oppose à une force, à une action ou à une autorité.
The resisting forces managed to hold their ground against the invaders.
Les forces résistantes ont réussi à tenir bon contre les envahisseurs.
Synonyms
opposing
withstanding
defying
rebelling
fighting
resistingnoun
resistings
pl
UK
/rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of resisting; normally uncountable.
His persistent resisting only worsened the situation.
Sa résistance persistante n’a fait qu’aggraver la situation.
Synonyms
dissent
resistance
opposition
defiance
refusal
noncompliance
obstruction
pushback
contest
contestation
rebellion
resistverb

resisting

Gerund

resisted
Past Simple
resisted
Past Participle
resisting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈzɪst/
US
/rɪˈzɪst/
She couldn't resist eating the last piece of cake.
Elle n'a pas pu résister à l'envie de manger le dernier morceau de gâteau.
The material is designed to resist high temperatures.
Le matériau est conçu pour résister à de hautes températures.
The citizens resisted the new law by organizing protests.
Les citoyens ont résisté à la nouvelle loi en organisant des manifestations.
Additional translations
tenirSens plus concret : tenir bon face à une force ou à un siège.
Synonyms
hold out
stand firm
withstand
oppose
defy
combat
refuse
refrain
Antonyms
yield
succumb
submit

Definitions

resistinggerund / present participle
Actively opposing or offering resistance to a force, action, or authority.
The resisting forces managed to hold their ground against the invaders.
Capable of withstanding or unaffected by a specified substance or influence (usually used in combination).
The pipeline is fitted with acid-resisting linings.
resistingnoun
The act or process of resisting; resistance.
His persistent resisting only worsened the situation.
resistverb
To withstand the action or effect of something.
The material is designed to resist high temperatures.
To strive against; oppose actively.
The citizens resisted the new law by organizing protests.
To refrain from doing something despite being tempted.
She couldn't resist eating the last piece of cake.
To continue to fight back or hold out against an opposing force; to remain unyielding.
The besieged town resisted for months before relief arrived.
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