Widerstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Widerstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to resist", "to withstand" or "to oppose".

Essential properties of "widerstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: widerstehen
Simple past: widerstand
Participle: widerstanden

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "widerstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To resist a force or temptation"

Definition: "To resist or not give in to a force or temptation."
Translation(s): to resist, to withstand, to oppose
Synonym(s): sich widersetzen, standhalten
Antonym(s): nachgeben, erliegen
Related word(s): Widerstand, widerstandsfähig

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte der Versuchung nicht widerstehen.He could not resist the temptation.
Wir müssen dem Druck widerstehen.We must resist the pressure.
Sie widersteht allen Herausforderungen.She resists all challenges.

2.) "To be unaffected by harm"

Definition: "Not to be affected by something harmful or negative."
Translation(s): to withstand, to endure, to resist
Synonym(s): überstehen, aushalten
Antonym(s): zerbrechen, kapitulieren
Related word(s): unverwüstlich, unerschütterlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Material kann hohen Temperaturen widerstehen.The material can withstand high temperatures.
Er hat der Krankheit erfolgreich widerstanden.He successfully resisted the disease.
Diese Pflanzen widerstehen extremen Wetterbedingungen.These plants withstand extreme weather conditions.

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