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Plural
resistances
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the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
- The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
- She showed resistance to changing her long-held beliefs.
- His resistance to authority often caused conflict at work.
- There was quiet resistance to the new policy.
- Resistance from staff delayed the implementation.
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a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion
- Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects.
- Friction is a form of mechanical resistance.
- Engineers designed the car to minimize wind resistance.
- The wheel stopped turning due to resistance in the bearings.
- Water resistance makes swimming more challenging.
3
the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
- Copper has very low electrical resistance.
- The resistance of the wire increases with temperature.
- They measured the circuit's total resistance using a multimeter.
- The resistor limits the current by adding resistance.
- High resistance in the connection caused a voltage drop.
4
military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance
- The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
- The city fell after several days of resistance.
- Guerrilla resistance slowed the enemy's progress.
- The army met strong resistance from the defenders.
- The invasion was met with unexpected resistance.
5
collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control
- The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices.
- Student resistance spread rapidly across the country.
- Cultural resistance played a major role in preserving traditions.
- The regime suppressed all forms of resistance.
- Peaceful resistance movements can bring social change.
6
an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current
- The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board.
- Each resistance in the system must be tested separately.
- The resistance converts electrical energy into heat.
- The device failed because a key resistance had short-circuited.
- The old radio contained several adjustable resistances.
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(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions
- The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
- His resistance masked deeper anxiety.
- The therapist recognized the resistance as part of the healing process.
- Emotional resistance can slow therapeutic progress.
- The session focused on understanding the source of her resistance.
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a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government
- The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
- Members of the resistance sabotaged enemy supply lines.
- The resistance coordinated attacks with allied forces.
- He joined the local resistance to fight against oppression.
- Many resistance members were captured and executed.
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the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress
- The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
- Regular exercise increases a person's resistance to infection.
- The crop shows strong resistance to drought and pests.
- Scientists are studying mechanisms of drug resistance in viruses.
- Good nutrition helps maintain the body's resistance to illness.
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