refuse vs resist

resist vs refuse

refuse is a noun but resist is not a noun.

refuse and resist both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
refuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
resist	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, refuse and resist are synonyms defined as:

refuse and resist: elude, especially in a baffling way

Other synonyms of refuse include defy.

As verbs, refuse and resist are synonyms defined as:

refuse and resist: resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Other synonyms of refuse include reject.

refuse (noun)	resist (noun)
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

refuse (verb)	resist (verb)
show unwillingness towards	stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
not accept as true	withstand the force of something
refuse to let have	refuse to comply
refuse entrance or membership	express opposition through action or words
elude, especially in a baffling way	elude, especially in a baffling way
resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ	resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Difference between refuse and resist

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