Antonyms for resistance
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ri-zis-tuhns |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɪs təns |
Definition of resistance
Origin :- mid-14c., from Old French resistance, earlier resistence, from Late Latin resistentia, from present participle stem of Latin resistere "make a stand against, oppose" (see resist). Meaning "organized covert opposition to an occupying or ruling power" [OED] is from 1939. Electromagnetic sense is from 1860. Path of least resistance is from 1825, originally a term in science and engineering.
- noun fighting, opposition
- The rested muscles of his body and mind craved the resistance of obstacles.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- The death of the Genoese leader did indeed bring the resistance to an end.
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- He put his whole will into the assertion of guilt, to batter down the man's resistance.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- This may have increased the resistance, but it adds to the steadiness.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- The pirates had come aboard of them at night and no resistance had been offered.
- Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
- I made superhuman efforts at resistance, but was overwhelmed with fatigue.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- He offered no resistance, but was perfectly resigned and quiet.
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
- But, believing as he did in his own strength of resistance, pride filled him with disdain.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Considers opposition and resistance as a challenge to do his worst.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- In spite of my resistance, she pushed me out of the room and locked the door.
- Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
Synonyms for resistance
- battle
- blocking
- check
- combat
- contention
- counteraction
- cover
- defiance
- detention
- fight
- friction
- halting
- hindrance
- holding
- impedance
- impediment
- impeding
- intransigence
- obstruction
- parrying
- protecting
- protection
- rebuff
- refusal
- retardation
- safeguard
- screen
- shield
- stand
- striking back
- struggle
- support
- warding off
- watch
- withstanding
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