resist
verb
uk/rɪˈzɪst/ us [ I or T ]
to fight against something or someone:
The group resisted for several weeks.
The computers resisted the virus.
[ T ]
to refuse to accept or be changed by something:
The party resisted the spending cuts.
[ T ]
to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:
Resisting the temptation to tuck into pension income early is vital.