: the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (such as disease, toxic agents, or infection)
b
: the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (such as a drug) formerly effective against it
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: an opposing or retarding force
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a
: the opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current
b
: a source of resistance
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: a psychological defense mechanism wherein a patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes the therapeutic efforts of a psychotherapist
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often capitalized: an underground organization of a conquered or nearly conquered country engaging in sabotage and secret operations against occupation forces and collaborators
Noun They have shown a stubborn resistance to change. The troops met heavy resistance as they approached the city. The paint shows good weather resistance. Over time the patient could develop a resistance to the drug.
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Historic trials were held there too, including that in 1305 of William Wallace, the leader of Scottish resistance forces, and in 1606 of Guy Fawkes and the conspirators who plotted to blow up Parliament.WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The ever-elusive Mayday is an underground resistance group fighting against Gilead. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 Wear them under snow pants for extra warmth and water resistance. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 How to do them: Hitch a large resistance band to a bar. Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 There’s broad 5G support across the board, Face ID, ultra-wideband chips to find the precise location of your AirTags, OLED screens, MagSafe connectivity, Apple’s Ceramic Shield glass to protect the screen, and IP68 water resistance. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Thousands of armed resistance fighters are battling the army, carrying out bombings and assassinations that have handicapped the military in some parts of the country.BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Joel is doing shady jobs with his friend, Tess (Anna Torv), to get by until he's approached by Marlene (Merle Dandridge), the leader in these parts of a resistance group called the Fireflies. Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Forest Whitaker also returns as resistance fighter Saw Gerrera, and Star Wars newcomers include Stellan Skarsgård and Fiona Shaw. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 See More