Difference between Withstand and Resist

What is the difference between Withstand and Resist?

Withstand as a verb is to resist or endure (something) successfully. while Resist as a verb is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of someone or something (transitive)

Withstand

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To resist or endure (something) successfully. To oppose (something) forcefully.

Example sentence: Fortune blinds men when she does not wish them to withstand the violence of her onslaughts.

Resist

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a protective covering

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to attempt to counter the actions or effects of someone or something (transitive)to withstand such actions (transitive)to oppose (intransitive)

Example sentence: Fate leads him who follows it, and drags him who resist.

We hope you now know whether to use Withstand or Resist in your sentence.

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