Resist and Thwart

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Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems
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Thwart is a synonym for resist in obstruct topic. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Resist", when it comes to topics like oppose, withstand.
Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive

Thwart

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
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Resist is a synonym for thwart. Sometimes you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Thwart".
Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

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Common collocations

attack resist attack thwart attack
attempt resist attempt thwart attempt
time resist time thwart time
evil resist evil thwart evil
Other words: invasion, curse, attacks, advances, attempts.

Both words in one sentence

  • Comic Book / Doctor Doom If a command goes against the victim's morals they'll try to resist it and thwart Doom's will, but they will fail.
    Source: Comic Book / Doctor Doom
  • Self Demonstrating / Doctor Doom If a command goes against the victim's morals they may foolishly dare to try to resist it and thwart Doom's will, BUT THEY WILL FAIL!
    Source: Self Demonstrating / Doctor Doom
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