Resistance
01
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the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
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The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
She showed resistance to changing her long-held beliefs.
02
a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion
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Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects.
Friction is a form of mechanical resistance.
03
the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
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Copper has very low electrical resistance.
The resistance of the wire increases with temperature.
04
military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance
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The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
The city fell after several days of resistance.
05
collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control
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The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices.
Student resistance spread rapidly across the country.
06
an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current
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The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board.
Each resistance in the system must be tested separately.
07
(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions
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The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
His resistance masked deeper anxiety.
08
a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government
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The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
Members of the resistance sabotaged enemy supply lines.
09
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the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress
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The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Regular exercise increases a person 's resistance to infection.
Leksikal Ağaç
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resistance
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