resist
re-sist
verb
To actively oppose or fight against something or someone.
"They resisted the government's new policies."
verb
To stop oneself from doing or having something tempting.
"She couldn't resist a slice of cake."
verb
To be proof against or withstand the damaging effects of something.
"This fabric resists water and stains well."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: jib, balk, baulk, fend, stand, dissent, protest, reject, refuse, defy, hold out, stand firm
Antonyms: apply, give up, lend oneself, surrender