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resist

Definitions:

1. Verb: To withstand the action or effect of something; to try to prevent or oppose.
2. Verb: To remain unaffected or unharmed by something.
3. Verb: To refuse to comply with or be influenced by something.
4. Noun: A substance used to prevent damage or deterioration.
5. Noun: The act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.

Sample Sentences:

• She tried to resisit the temptation to eat the delicious chocolate cake.
• The old building was able to resisit the strong earthquake due to its sturdy construction.
• The stubborn child resisited his parents' instructions and continued playing video games.
• The sunblock lotion serves as a resisit against harmful UV rays.
• Despite facing many obstacles, the protesters showed great resisit against the government's oppressive policies.

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