Resistance

/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/

/ɹiˈzɪstəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

Resistance

the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change

synonyms : opposition

any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion

a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms

the military action of resisting the enemy's advance

group action in opposition to those in power

an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current

synonyms : resistor

the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)

(psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness

a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force

the ability of someone or something that keeps them from being affected by something

synonyms : immunity

the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents

Examples

1. Resistance will always remain a thorn in the flesh of Zionism and its ideology which is rooted in the perverse notion of supremacy and power.

2. Excessive use of pesticides can breed resistance in pests, making them harder to control in the future.

3. John will follow the path of least resistance.

4. They would rather take the line of least resistance than become involved in arguments.