Like and Resist

Like

Like verb - To wish to have.

Resist and like are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Like".

Nearby Words: likely, likeness, liking, liked, likeable

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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

Common collocations

power like power resist power
time like time resist time
bit like bit resist bit
magic like magic resist magic

Both words in one sentence

  • Demonic Spiders / Platformers However, if you try to inhale it (like for any other common enemy) it will completely resist it and instead transform.
  • Master of Illusion Despite lacking obvious means of attack like with Pyrokinesis and Telekinesis, they can use a Faux Flame to burn, though resolute heroes may resist, or making a gaping hole seem like an even floor.
  • It Tastes Like Feet In part 1 of the film version of Deathly Hallows, Mad-Eye Moody claims that Polyjuice Potion "tastes roughly like goblin piss", and Fred Weasley can't resist making a joke about how Moody knows what goblin piss tastes like.
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