Resistance

/rɪˈzɪstəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

His resistance to change was evident during the team meeting.

The ability of an organism to resist infection or disease.

The vaccine enhances the body's resistance to the virus.

The opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current.

High resistance in the circuit resulted in inefficient energy usage.

A force that acts in opposition to a push or pull.

The resistance of the water slowed down the swimmer's movements.

A group of people opposing the occupation of their country.

The resistance played a crucial role in the liberation of the nation.

From Latin 'resistentia', from 'resistere', meaning 'to stand firm against'.

resistance movement

A movement aiming to oppose or overthrow an occupying force.

resistance training

A form of exercise that improves strength and endurance by exercising against resistance.

cultural resistance

Opposition to the dominant culture, often in the context of imperialism or globalization.

resist

To withstand the force or effect of.

resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

defiance

Open resistance, bold disobedience.

Resistance is futile

When the boss said the deadline was set, I realized that resistance is futile.

To resist the grind

He said he would resist the grind of everyday stress.