Widerstand leisten
resist
Meaning of Widerstand leisten
sich gegen etwas stellen oder dagegen ankämpfen
to refuse or fight against something
Pronunciation
Widerstand leisten with English translation
Widerstand leisten usage examples
Die Soldaten leisteten Widerstand.
The soldiers resisted.
Er leistete keinen Widerstand.
He didn't resist.
Widerstand leisten synonyms
What's the difference between Widerstand leisten, sich wehren, widerstehen, trotzen, ablehnen, verweigern, and blockieren
To actively defend oneself or resist pressure, an attack, or an unwanted action.
More neutral and somewhat literary: to withstand something, not give in to temptation, pressure, or influence.
To resist stubbornly and defiantly, often with a hint of boldness or disobedience.
Advanced: broader words
To reject an offer, request, or idea; not exactly to resist, but rather to say no to something.
To refuse to provide, do, or allow something; more formal and often stronger than ablehnen.
To obstruct or prevent something, making it impossible to proceed; more about blocking than personal resistance.
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Questions about this word
What does Widerstand leisten mean?
to refuse or fight against something
How do you pronounce Widerstand leisten?
Widerstand leisten is pronounced [ˈviːdɐʃtant ˈlaɪ̯stn̩].
How is Widerstand leisten used in a sentence?
The soldiers resisted. Translation: Die Soldaten leisteten Widerstand.
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