'Resisting' definitions:

Definition of 'Resisting'

From: GCIDE
  • Resist \Re*sist"\ (r?-z?st"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Resisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Resisting.] [F. r['e]sister, L. resistere, pref. re- re- + sistere to stand, cause to stand, v. causative of stare to stand. See Stand.]
  • 1. To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct. [1913 Webster]
  • That mortal dint, Save He who reigns above, none can resist. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To strive against; to endeavor to counteract, defeat, or frustrate; to act in opposition to; to oppose. [1913 Webster]
  • God resisteth the proud. --James iv. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • Contrary to his high will Whom we resist. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To counteract, as a force, by inertia or reaction. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To be distasteful to. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To withstand; oppose; hinder; obstruct; counteract; check; thwart; baffle; disappoint. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Resisting'

From: GCIDE
  • Resisting \Re*sist"ing\, a. Making resistance; opposing; as, a resisting medium. -- {Re*sist"ing ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]