Resistance
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British pronunciation/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈzɪstəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

Definition & Meaning of "resistance"

Resistance
01

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

02

any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion

03

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

04

the military action of fighting against the enemies to stop their advance

05

group action in opposition to those in power

06

an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current

07

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

08

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

09

a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force

10

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

11

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

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Example
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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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