Resistance
01
the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
例
The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
02
a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion
例
Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects.
03
the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
例
Copper has very low electrical resistance.
04
military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance
例
The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
05
collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control
例
The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices.
06
an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current
例
The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board.
07
(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions
例
The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
08
a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government
例
The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
09
the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress
例
The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
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