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Resistance
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resistenza
the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change
Example
The community showed strong resistance to the construction of a new highway through their neighborhood.
The artist faced resistance from critics who did not appreciate her unconventional style.
There was widespread resistance among lawmakers to the proposed tax reform bill.
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resistenza, opposizione
any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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resistenza
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
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resistenza militare, resistenza
the military action of fighting against the enemies to stop their advance
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resistenza, opposizione
group action in opposition to those in power
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resistenza
an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
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resistenza, resistenza agli antibiotici
the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)
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resistenza, opposizione
(psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness
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la resistenza, un movimento di resistenza
an organization formed to oppose and fight against a government or occupying force
Example
The resistance played a pivotal role in sabotaging enemy supply lines during the war.
Members of the resistance smuggled supplies to aid the imprisoned revolutionaries.
Stories of the resistance inspire new generations to value courage and independence.
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resistenza
the ability of someone or something that keeps them from being affected by something
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resistenza, capacità di difesa
the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents
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The community showed strong resistance to the construction of a new highway through their neighborhood.
The artist faced resistance from critics who did not appreciate her unconventional style.
There was widespread resistance among lawmakers to the proposed tax reform bill.
Despite the resistance from management, the employees successfully negotiated for better working conditions.
The workers organized a strike in resistance to proposed cuts in healthcare benefits.
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