■ verb
1》 withstand the action or effect of.
2》 try to prevent by action or argument.
3》 refrain from (something tempting).
4》 struggle against.
■ noun a ~ant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ibility noun
~ible adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er or L. ~ere , from re- (expressing opposition) + sistere 'stop'.