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Resistance
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resistência, oposição
the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change
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resistência, oposição
any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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resistência
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
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resistência militar, resistência
the military action of fighting against the enemies to stop their advance
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resistência, oposição
group action in opposition to those in power
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resistência
an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
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resistência, resistência a antibióticos
the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)
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resistência, oposição
(psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness
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a resistência, um movimento de resistência
an organization formed to oppose and fight against a government or occupying force
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resistência, oposição
the ability of someone or something that keeps them from being affected by something
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resistência, capacidade de defesa
the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents
resistance
n
resist
v
nonresistance
n
nonresistance
n
Exemplo
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.
