Let and Resist

Let

Let verb - To give permission to.

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Resist and let are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Resist" with "Let", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Word: letting

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Let and resist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Let" instead a verb "Resist".

mind	let mind	resist mind
power	let power	resist power
attack	let attack	resist attack
chance	let chance	resist chance
Other words: time, bit, damage, water, powers.

The Karelin Lift was so feared by other wrestlers that they'd actually not resist and let themselves be thrown when caught in it out of fear of getting hurt.

Source: Husky Russkie
When he tries to resist, the leader has him strip then urinates on him to let him feel literally what he symbolically does to those below him.

Source: Series / Defiance
The heroes could not actually damage her through regular means, so they had to call out to the princess, trying to let her resist The Corruption.

Source: Roleplay / Shifting Worlds Anathemus Mythos

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