Resistance Meaning
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
nounA force that tends to oppose motion.
Sentence Examples
We are faced with the alternative of resistance or slavery.
We came up against massive popular resistance.
As with all new ideas it met with resistance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The army met little ____ as they advanced through the unguarded village.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bacteria had developed ____ to the antibiotic, making the infection much harder to treat.
Word Origin & History
From earlier resistence, from Middle English resistence, from Old French resistence, from Latin resistentia. Morphologically resist + -ance.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[…]this Autority of his Perſon, doth notwithſtanding lay on us an Obligation, of keeping under his Obedience, and making no warlike Reſiſtance."
— 1695, John Kettlewell, Chriſtianity, a Doctrine of the Cross: or, Paſſive Obedience under any Pretended Invaſion of Legal Rights and Liberties, page 89:
"So that there can be no possible misunderstanding, both Germany and Japan can be certain beyond any shadow of a doubt that America will continue to fight for freedom until no vestige of resistance remains. Our demand has been and it remains unconditional surrender."
— 1945 April 16, Harry S. Truman, 10:06 from the start, in MP72-20 President Roosevelt’s Funeral and Procession; Truman – New President of U.S., Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives Identifier: 595162:
"When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him.[…]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain."
— 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 19, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC:
"For decades, trainers and scientists have debated whether and how to mix cardio and resistance exercise. Some small studies suggest combining the two might up the likely gains from each, especially the resistance training."
— 2021 November 3, Gretchen Reynolds, “Cardio Before Weight Lifting May Help Boost Muscle”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 20 Mar 2022:
"Alliance forces are stretched too thin right now to attempt to liberate the colony, but we've been doing what we can to covertly aid the local resistance."
— 2012, BioWare, Mass Effect 3: From Ashes (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, PC, scene: Priority Mission: Eden Prime:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The army met little ____ as they advanced through the unguarded village.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bacteria had developed ____ to the antibiotic, making the infection much harder to treat.