RESIST

[verb] - to fight against (something or someone); to not be changed by or to refuse to accept (something)The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days. [I or T]The party leader resisted demands for his resignation. [T]He tried to run away from the police and was later charged with (the crime of) resisting arrest. [T]The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting (= not being damaged by) disease. [T]I can't resist temptation/chocolate/the urge to go home early (= I want to do something so much that I will do it). [T]She couldn't resist (= stop herself from) laughing at him in those clothes. [+ verb-ing]