The Swedish term "motstå" matches the English term "resist"
| other swedish words that include "motstå" : | english : | 
|---|---|
| motspelare, motståndare | adversary | 
| motstånd | antagonism | 
| oemotståndlig | irresistable | 
| motståndare | objector | 
| motståndare | opponent | 
| motståndare | opponents | 
| motstånd, motvärn, motstånd | resistance | 
| motstå | withstand | 
