Answer: resisting

AnswerCrossword Clue
RESISTINGActing in opposition
RESISTINGOpposing.
resistingSucceed in ignoring the attraction of (something wrong or unwise)
resistingStruggle against someone or something
resistingWithstand the action or effect of
resistingRESIST, to strive against, oppose
resistingTry to prevent by action or argument