To Resist
To Withstand
する verb
Resist and confront those who pressure or attack you. This is to resist or to withstand.
抵抗する means resisting an external force, whether physically or emotionally.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
どうしてあのケーキを食べるのを抵抗したんだ？
Why did you resist eating the cake?