resist vs refuse

refuse vs resist

resist is not a noun while refuse is a noun.

resist and refuse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, resist and refuse are synonyms defined as:

resist and refuse: elude, especially in a baffling way

Other synonyms of resist include defy.

As verbs, resist and refuse are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of resist include reject.

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

resist (verb)	refuse (verb)
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something	show unwillingness towards
withstand the force of something	not accept as true
refuse to comply	refuse to let have
express opposition through action or words	refuse entrance or membership
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 resist and refuse

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