Resist (Verb)
Meaning 1
Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ; "His body rejected the liver of the donor".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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- Her immune system resisted the transplanted kidney and required immediate medical intervention.
- The patient's body resisted the skin graft from the donor, leading to further complications.
- After the transplant, his body began to resist the new heart due to incompatibility issues.
- Resistance to the implanted cornea resulted in chronic rejection and reduced vision.
- The child's weakened immune system struggled to resist the bone marrow transplant.
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Meaning 2
Elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 4
Express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 6
Refuse to comply.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.