resists
re-sists
verb
To fight against an attack, an enemy, or an unwanted force.
"He resists arrest."
verb
To successfully oppose, withstand, or refuse to accept something.
"This fabric resists water."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: jib, balk, baulk, fend, stand, dissent, protest, reject, refuse, defy, hold out, stand firm
Antonyms: apply, give up, lend oneself, surrender