96 entries under resist topic. ×

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fend off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
3
beat off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
3
check(verb, stop, control, close, end)
3
curb(verb, stop, control, close, end)
3
hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, control)
3
parry(verb, reject, block, avoid)
3
stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
3
ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
2
avert(verb, hold, reject, maintain, oppose)
2
battle(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
care for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, maintain)
2
cherish(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
conserve(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
contain(verb, control, check, restrain)
2
contend(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
control(verb, check, restrain, repel)
2
cover(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
drive back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, check, reject)
2
entrench(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
espouse(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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