Synonyms of RESISTS

verb

1. elude, especially in a baffling way

   • DEFY11
   • RESIST6
   • REFUSE9

2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

   • RESIST6
   • WITHSTAND16

   Also: hold out, stand firm.

3. express opposition through action or words

   • PROTEST9
   • RESIST6
   • DISSENT8

4. withstand the force of something

   • RESIST6
   • STAND6
   • FEND8

5. resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

   • RESIST6
   • REJECT15
   • REFUSE9

6. refuse to comply

   • RESIST6
   • BALK10
   • BAULK11
   • JIB12