resistance

Definition

  • noun: refusal to accept something new or different
  • noun: an act or instance of 'resisting'
  • often + 'from'

Examples

  • He offered no 'resistance' when he was arrested. [=he did not try to prevent himself from being arrested]

  • She tends to 'follow the path of least resistance' instead of going after what she really wants.

  • She sensed 'resistance from' some of the staff regarding the changes in policy.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's where you'll start from. I've calculated the precise distance... ...taking into account the acceleration speed... ...and wind resistance retroactive from the moment the lightning strikes... ...which will be in exactly minutes and seconds. When this alarm goes off, you hit the gas. Right. (..)
    1985 Back to the Future