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resistance

/rɪˈzɪstəns/

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noun

refusal to accept something new or different [noncount] - often + from

She sensed resistance from some of the staff regarding the changes in policy. - often + to

There was a lot of resistance to the plan when it was first suggested. [singular]

They have shown a stubborn resistance to change.

[noncount] :effort made to stop or to fight against someone or something

He offered no resistance when he was arrested. [=he did not try to prevent himself from being arrested]

The troops met heavy/stiff resistance as they approached the city. - see also passive resistance

the ability to prevent something from having an effect [noncount]

The paint shows good weather resistance. - often + to

the body's resistance to disease [singular]

Over time the patient/infection could develop a resistance to the drug.

[noncount] :a force that slows down a moving object (such as an airplane) by going against the direction in which the object is moving

reducing wind resistance

or Resistance [singular] :a secret organization that fights against enemy forces who have gained control of a region, country, etc.

a member of the French Resistance

resistance forces

[noncount] technical :the ability of a substance to prevent electricity from passing through it

electrical resistance

take/follow the path/line of least resistance

to choose the easiest way to do something instead of trying to choose the best way

She tends to follow the path of least resistance instead of going after what she really wants.