resisted

Resisted is the past tense and past participle of the verb resist. In general usage, resist means to strive against a force, oppose, or refuse to comply. It can describe physical opposition, as when a structure resists wind, or behavioral opposition, such as resisting temptation or resisting pressure from others. The phrase to resist arrest is a common legal expression referring to opposing law enforcement. In political or social contexts, people resist oppression or tyranny, signaling active opposition to an authority or policy.

Etymology and grammar: Resisted comes from Middle English resisten, from Latin resistere, re- 'back' + sistere 'to stand' or 'to set'. It is the regular past tense and past participle of resist. It can appear in active voice ('The defenders resisted the siege') or in passive voice ('The proposal was resisted by the council'). In technical writing, it can describe materials or systems that withstand a particular influence ('the metal resisted corrosion').

Related terms and usage notes: Related terms include resist, resistance, resistant, and resistance movement. Usage notes: specify what is resisting whom or what, and avoid ambiguity. While 'resisted' often implies deliberate opposition, in everyday language it can simply indicate noncompliance or withdrawal in a specific instance.