Resistance Definition & Meaning
resistance
- noun
- the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
- any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
- a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
- the military action of resisting the enemy's advance; "the enemy offered little resistance"
- (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease
- the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents; "these trees are widely planted because of their resistance to salt and smog"
- a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
- the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)
- (psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness
- an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
- group action in opposition to those in power
"Resistance" in song lyrics
See how resistance is used in real songs:
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"See if you can see if you can see if my resistance"
Aceyalone — Say -
"Walkin' on the path of least resistance"
Apathy f/ Louis Logic — Lost Freestyle -
"506 years of indigenous resistance"
Aztlan Underground — Decolonize
Words that rhyme with resistance
Usage tips for "resistance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "resistance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for resistance to find words that pair well.