resists

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb elude, especially in a baffling way
  2. verb stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
  3. verb express opposition through action or words

Synonyms

defy, resist, refuse

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