verb (past participle) as in strong fondness

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resist, defend, rebel

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Example Sentences

Example:The protesters resisted the attempts of the police to disperse them.

Definition:to oppose or fight against something or someone; to defend or stand up against an invasion or a demand.

From resist

Example:He defended his position against all the arguments against him.

Definition:to hold or keep something; to fight to protect something or someone from attack or loss.

From defend

Example:The workers rebelled against the unfair labor practices of their employers.

Definition:to oppose or resist authority or those in control; to rise up in opposition.

From rebel