resist
intermediateB1/rɪˈzɪst/ · re-sist
To withstand the action or effect of something.
Meanings
To withstand the action or effect of something.
کسی چیز کی کارروائی یا اثر کے خلاف کھڑے رہنا۔
مزاحمت کرنا
muzahimat karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- resist temptation
- resist change
- resist pressure
Example Sentences
It is hard to resist the temptation of junk food.
جنک فوڈ کی خواہش کا مقابلہ کرنا مشکل ہے۔
junk food ki khwahish ka muqabala karna mushkil hai.
You should resist the urge to procrastinate and start your work now.
آپ کو ٹال مٹول کرنے کی خواہش کا مقابلہ کرنا چاہیے اور ابھی اپنا کام شروع کرنا چاہیے۔
Aap ko taal matol karne ki khwahish ka muqabala karna chahiye aur abhi apna kaam shuru karna chahiye.
He tried to resist the powerful influence of his peers.
اس نے اپنے ساتھیوں کے طاقت ور اثر کا مقابلہ کرنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne apne saathiyon ke taqat war asar ka muqabala karne ki koshish ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'resist' as 'not yielding' or 'not giving in'.
Imagine a strong wall resisting strong winds.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود پر قابو پانا ہے سب سے بڑا کمال، وقت کی مانگیں تو یہاں مزاحمت کرنا ہے۔
Khud par qaboo paana hai sab se bara kamaal, Waqt ki maangen to yahaan muzahimat karna hai.
The greatest skill is to control oneself, When time demands, it is to resist here.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دریا کی لہروں سے لڑنا بےکار ہے
Darya ki lehron se ladna bekaar hai
Fighting against the waves of the river is futile.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "resistere" — to stand firm
First known use: 15th century
The word 'resist' has roots in Latin 'resistere', which is a combination of 're-' meaning 'back' and 'sistere' meaning 'to cause to stand'. The usage evolved over time to indicate the act of standing against something.