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to resist an urge
para resistir un impulso
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to, resist, an, urge.
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resist verb

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resisted, has resisted, is resisting, resists
resistir; oponerse a

Example sentences of
resist verb

  • •He was charged with resisting arrest.
  • •These windows can resist very high winds.
  • •The drug will help your body resist infection.
  • •She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard.
  • •He was able to resist the urge to tell her his secret.
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  • •It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box.
  • •The offer was hard to resist.
  • •I know I shouldn't have any more cake, but I can't resist.
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Synonyms of
resist verb

oppose, combat, withstand, counter, defy, confront

urge noun

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urges
impulso, ganas, compulsión

Example sentences of
urge noun

  • •the urge for something sweet
  • •He fought the urge to cry.
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