Hungarian - English

ellenáll

B1 Hungarian
resist, struggle, defy, withstand
VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll valaminek/valakinek
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Act to stop or oppose
Themes
opposition |conflict |protest |rules |self_control |core_vocabulary |law
Definition

To take action to prevent, stop, or fight against something, especially something you do not want or agree with.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll valaminek; ellenáll a kísértésnek, hogy + ige
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Avoid despite wanting to
Themes
self_control |temptation |desire |food |shopping |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To stop yourself from doing something you want to do because you know it is not good or right.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll valaminek; ellenáll valamivel szemben
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Withstand harmful force
Themes
durability |resistance |materials |protection |biology |heat |water |medicine |science |core_vocabulary
Definition

To prevent being damaged, harmed, or affected by something such as heat, water, disease, or pressure.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll vkinek/vminek
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Fight against something
Themes
resistance |opposition |conflict |physical_action |control |core_vocabulary
Definition

To physically or mentally resist or fight against someone or something.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll vminek
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
resist or withstand a force
Themes
physical_resistance |natural_forces |gravity |weather |strength |nature |science |core_vocabulary
Definition

To resist or withstand a strong or natural force, often in a way that seems surprising or impossible.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll vminek
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
remain unharmed under force or stress
Themes
durability |physical_resistance |harsh_conditions |pressure |weather |heat |materials |science |technology |core_vocabulary
Definition

To resist the effect of physical force, pressure, or harsh conditions without being damaged, broken, or destroyed.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
ellenáll vminek
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
resist attack, criticism, or influence
Themes
resilience |nonphysical_pressure |criticism |competition |temptation |scrutiny |argumentation |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To remain firm and not be changed, defeated, or harmed by non-physical pressure such as criticism, attack, competition, or temptation.

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