resistance
//rɪˈzɪstəns//
Noun
resistanceSingular
resistancesPlural
1
The act of opposing or fighting against something or someone.
The protesters showed strong resistance to the new law.
2
The ability to withstand or not be affected by something, especially a disease or harmful substance.
Regular exercise can help build resistance to disease.
3
A force that opposes or slows down motion or movement.
Air resistance slows down the falling object.
4
The opposition of a material or device to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.
The resistance of this wire is measured in ohms.
5
An organized group fighting against an occupying force or government.
The resistance fought bravely against the occupying army.