resistance
/rɪˈzɪstəns/
noun
- The act of fighting against or opposing something.
- The citizens showed strong resistance to the new law.
- There was little resistance from the other team, so we won easily.
- Her resistance to change made it hard to introduce new ideas.
- The ability to not be affected by something, such as disease or damage.
- Some bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics over time.
- The plant has a natural resistance to pests.
- Eating well can help build your resistance to colds.
- A force that slows or stops movement, such as air resistance or electrical resistance.
- Copper wire has low electrical resistance, so it conducts electricity well.
- The parachute creates air resistance to slow the fall.
- A streamlined shape reduces air resistance and helps the car go faster.
- A secret group that fights against an occupying enemy or government.
- The French Resistance helped Allied soldiers escape during World War II.
- The resistance movement grew stronger as the occupation continued.
- Members of the resistance met in secret to plan their next move.
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