reject vs resist

resist vs reject

reject is a noun but resist is not a noun.

reject and resist both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reject and resist are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of reject include refuse.

reject (noun)	resist (noun)
the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

reject (verb)	resist (verb)
not accept something given or offered	stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
dismiss from consideration or a contest	withstand the force of something
deem wrong or inappropriate	refuse to comply
reject with contempt	express opposition through action or words
not accept as true	elude, especially in a baffling way
refuse entrance or membership	resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Difference between reject and resist

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