resistance

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument; the ability not to be affected by something

the act of opposing or fighting against something

Example Sentences

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

The bacteria showed resistance to the antibiotic treatment.

The community showed resistance against the new policy.

Synonyms

opposition, defiance, revolt, rebellion, immunity, endurance, resistance

Entry 1

opposition, defiance, revolt, rebellion

Entry 2

opposition, defiance, immunity, endurance

Entry 3

opposition, defiance, resistance, rebellion

Antonyms

submission, compliance, surrender, acceptance, vulnerability

Entry 1

submission, compliance, surrender, acceptance

Entry 2

acceptance, compliance, submission, vulnerability

Entry 3

compliance, acceptance, submission

Collocations

drug resistance, passive resistance, resistance movement, offer resistance, show resistance, face resistance

Entry 2

drug resistance, passive resistance, resistance movement, offer resistance

Entry 3

show resistance, face resistance, resistance movement