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

  • (..) What if the manager won't give you the diamonds? A store like this is insured up the ass. They're not supposed to give you any resistance whatsoever. If you get a customer or an employee who thinks he's Charles Bronson... smash their nose with your gun. Drops him right to the floor. Everyone jumps. (..)
    1992 Reservoir Dogs