resistance

[ri-zis-tuhns] / rɪˈzɪs təns /

NOUN

fighting, opposition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle defiance fight intransigence protection refusal struggle support

STRONG

blocking check combat contention counteraction cover detention friction hindrance holding impedance impediment obstruction rebuff retardation safeguard screen shield stand watch

WEAK

halting impeding parrying protecting striking back warding off withstanding

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance help liberation peace promotion

WEAK

compliance conforming cooperation submission

Example Sentences

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“Higher oil prices may be here to stay for months or years, not just weeks,” after breaking through a technical “resistance” level of around $68 a barrel amid the Iran conflict, cautioned Stockton.

From MarketWatch

Army in 1886, he was already a figure of mythic strength and resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new home built in Pacific Palisades is designed for fire resistance without sacrificing architectural beauty.

From Los Angeles Times

Muscle weakness is one of the earliest warning signs of osteoarthritis, and resistance training can help reverse it.

From Science Daily

Your resistance can include maintaining your silence or speaking plainly, if kindly.

From MarketWatch

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