抗拒 (kàngjù) is a verb meaning 'to resist strongly' or 'to oppose actively,' often implying emotional, psychological, or physical resistance against something unwanted, such as medical treatment, authority, change, or internal urges. The first character 抗 (kàng) means 'to resist' or 'to oppose,' while 拒 (jù) means 'to refuse' or 'to reject'; together they form a compound emphasizing firm, determined opposition—not passive disagreement but active resistance.

This word commonly appears in contexts involving health (e.g., resisting therapy), psychology (e.g., resisting impulses), education (e.g., refusing to follow rules), or social situations (e.g., rejecting advice). It carries a slightly formal or literary tone and is stronger than simple verbs like 拒绝 (jùjué, 'to refuse')—it suggests inner struggle or defiance. It’s frequently used with objects like 治疗 (zhìliáo, 'treatment'), 命令 (mìnglìng, 'orders'), or 改变 (gǎibiàn, 'change').