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Synonyms for resistance

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-zis-tuhns
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɪs təns

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Antonyms for resistance

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