re·sist 
/rɪˈzɪst/ verb
re·sists; re·sist·ed; re·sist·ing /rɪˈzɪst/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something)
▪ He was charged with resisting arrest. ▪ Many people resisted [=opposed] the efforts of lawmakers to raise taxes. 2 [+ obj] : to remain strong against the force or effect of (something) : to not be affected or harmed by (something)
▪ These windows can resist very high winds. ▪ The drug will help your body resist infection. 3 : to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do [+ obj] ▪ She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard. ▪ He was able to resist the urge to tell her his secret. ▪ It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box. ▪ The offer was hard to resist. [no obj] ▪ I know I shouldn't have any more cake, but I can't resist.
▪ He was charged with resisting arrest. ▪ Many people resisted [=opposed] the efforts of lawmakers to raise taxes.
▪ These windows can resist very high winds. ▪ The drug will help your body resist infection.
— re·sist·er /rɪˈzɪstɚ/ noun, plural re·sist·ers [count]
▪ military draft resisters
/rɪˈzɪstɚ/ noun, plural re·sist·ers [count] ▪ military draft resisters
