Resisted

The people resisted their cruel ruler.

There must be equal pay for equal work, and where this is not the case, the abuse must be resisted at all costs.

He resisted arrest violently.

They resisted the invaders.

The soldiers resisted the enemy attack.

Tom resisted the temptation to lean over and kiss Mary.

Tom resisted the impulse to tell Mary what an idiot she had been.

Tom resisted the impulse to kiss Mary.

Tom resisted smiling.

After reading Tom's forum post, Mary resisted the impulse to post a crude reply.