I. verb see: stand Date: 14th century intransitive verb to exert force in opposition, transitive verb to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat , to withstand the force or effect of , see: oppose II. noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1836 something (as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action
RESIST
Meaning of RESIST in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012