Definitions

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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In the wake of the club's colossal, and borderline negligent, error in appointing Wilfried Nancy, ignoring a proven winner who's under your nose is the risk-averse play, the path of least resistance.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This happened during the nationwide #MeToo reckoning, but they still encountered resistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While these treatments have helped many patients, a significant number either fail to respond or eventually develop resistance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

NEW YORK—Not long ago, Dan Goldman was a hero of the resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He invited Britain to join his forces if they chose, but it was to be an Indigenous-led resistance and his fighters would not take orders from British commanders.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

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