Resist and Use

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Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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

Use verb - To put into action or service.

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

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

ability	resist ability	use ability
fire	resist fire	use fire
power	resist power	use power
force	resist force	use force
Other words: strength, attack, control, form, time, spell, command, magic, elements, attacks, powers, spells, weapons.

While not too difficult, he is the first opponent that can resist and use Force powers that Galen (who at this time is considerably weaker than Darth Vader) faces.

Source: Video Game / The Force Unleashed
Superboy of Young Justice had this as a character arc, starting with Lex Luthor giving him Super Serum to allow him access to full Kryptonian powers, and Conner trying to resist their use, but becoming metaphorically addicted to their use.

Source: Recovered Addict
Even worse, you get the option to resist, but when you use up all of your resisting options, you're forced to do these options.

Source: Player Punch / MMORPG

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