Friday, October 1, 2010

Resistance, Freedom

re·sist
–verb (used with object)
 
1. to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
2. to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage.
3. to refrain or abstain from, esp. with difficulty or reluctance: They couldn't resist the chocolates.
–verb (used without object)
4. to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance.

Origin:

1325–75;  ME resisten  (v.) < L resistere  to remain standing, equiv. to re- re-  + sistere  to cause to stand, akin to stāre  to stand







 


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