resisting
Webster's Dictionary (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]
Resisting \Re*sist"ing\, a. Making resistance; opposing; as, a resisting medium. -- Re*sist"ing ly, adv. [1913 Webster]