100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "resist"

Definition

The verb resist means to withstand or oppose something actively, to fend off or to strive against an influence, temptation, or force.

Synonyms

• Withstand
• Oppose
• Defy
• Refrain
• Fight
• Reject
• Contend
• Struggle against
• Stand firm against
• Hold out against

Antonyms

• Surrender
• Yield
• Submit
• Comply
• Give in
• Accept
• Concede
• Relent
• Succumb
• Submit

Examples

1. She tried to resist the temptation of eating dessert.
2. Despite the pressure, he managed to resist the urge to give up.
3. The soldiers were trained to resist enemy attacks.
4. They had to resist the natural instinct to flee.
5. It can be hard to resist a good sale at the store.
6. He couldn't resist telling his friends the exciting news.
7. The community decided to resist the new regulations.
8. She found it difficult to resist the charm of the city.
9. The body has mechanisms to resist infections.
10. He always tries to resist distractions when studying.
11. It’s important to resist peer pressure in high school.
12. The protesters vowed to resist any form of oppression.
13. She managed to resist the urge to argue back.
14. The athlete had to resist the temptation to take shortcuts.
15. They resist changes that threaten their traditions.
16. He could not resist peeking at his gifts before the party.
17. She tried to resist falling asleep during the lecture.
18. Animals in the wild often resist captivity.
19. It’s essential to resist negative thoughts.
20. The government must resist corruption at all costs.
21. I had to resist the urge to laugh during the serious moment.
22. The child learned to resist the temptation to touch the hot stove.
23. She will resist any attempts to undermine her authority.
24. They must resist the urge to panic in emergencies.
25. He tried to resist the allure of a quick payday.
26. The team must resist the temptation to underestimate their opponents.
27. She could hardly resist the delicious aroma from the kitchen.
28. The scientist worked to resist the bias in her research.
29. He felt an urge to resist but ended up giving in.
30. They plan to resist any further changes to the policy.
31. She had to resist her desire to check her phone during dinner.
32. The community came together to resist the proposed development.
33. He learned to resist the influence of bad company.
34. The athlete's training helped him resist fatigue during the race.
35. She vowed to resist any temptation to procrastinate.
36. The government encouraged citizens to resist misinformation.
37. He could not resist the pull of adventure.
38. Animals often resist being captured by predators.
39. She tried to resist the urge to interrupt during the meeting.
40. They must resist the urge to panic in stressful situations.
41. He managed to resist the temptation to binge-watch the series.
42. The child learned to resist the lure of candy in the store.
43. She always tries to resist the urge to criticize others.
44. We should resist complacency in our work.
45. The soldiers were ordered to resist the invading forces.
46. He found it hard to resist the beauty of the landscape.
47. The teacher encouraged students to resist distractions while studying.
48. The community worked together to resist the proposed changes.
49. She couldn’t resist sharing her excitement on social media.
50. The organization aims to resist environmental degradation.
51. He was determined to resist any temptations during the diet.
52. They had to resist the urge to complain about the situation.
53. The dog was trained to resist commands from strangers.
54. She always tries to resist negative influences in her life.
55. The town decided to resist the corporate takeover.
56. He wanted to resist but felt overwhelmed by the situation.
57. She tried to resist the urge to cry during the movie.
58. The children were taught to resist peer pressure.
59. The athlete had to resist the pain and finish the race.
60. He managed to resist the allure of fast money.
61. They had to resist making hasty decisions.
62. She worked hard to resist the temptation to quit.
63. The group decided to resist the proposed changes.
64. He felt he should resist the urge to overreact.
65. She learned to resist the call of procrastination.
66. The boss wanted his employees to resist burnout.
67. They had to resist the urge to retaliate.
68. She tried to resist the negativity around her.
69. The firm decided to resist the market pressures.
70. He wanted to resist but knew he couldn’t.
71. The committee had to resist outside pressures.
72. She struggled to resist the urge to shout.
73. The organization aims to help people resist addiction.
74. He learned to resist temptation during the holidays.
75. The citizens vowed to resist injustice in their community.
76. She couldn’t resist the urge to sing along.
77. They decided to resist the temptation to give in.
78. The team’s goal was to resist fatigue and keep playing.
79. He tried to resist the urge to check his email.
80. The volunteers worked to resist the flooding.
81. She managed to resist the urge to overindulge.
82. The community decided to resist the changes in the law.
83. He tried to resist the pressure from his peers.
84. She felt compelled to resist the negativity at work.
85. The activists worked to resist the unjust policies.
86. He wanted to resist the changes but felt outnumbered.
87. They had to resist the temptation to argue.
88. She tried to resist the urge to complain.
89. The child learned to resist bad influences from friends.
90. The team worked hard to resist defeat.
91. He felt the need to resist the urge to be complacent.
92. She could not resist the temptation to help others.
93. The group decided to resist the unfair treatment.
94. He managed to resist the easy way out.
95. They will resist any changes to their routine.
96. She had to resist the urge to gossip.
97. The organization aims to resist discrimination.
98. He learned to resist impulsive decisions.
99. She couldn’t resist the charm of the little café.
100. The students were encouraged to resist distractions during exams.