resistance in English: The act of fighting back or refusing to accept something; the force that pushes against change. (noun)

Translation

The act of fighting back or refusing to accept something; the force that pushes against change.

Word origin

From Latin resistere, to stand against, from re-, against, and sistere, to stand.

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"Resistance" here is people fighting back.

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Resistance "to" something means refusing to accept it.

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"The resistance" is a secret group fighting against those in power.

fight

To try to hurt or beat another person or group, often with hands or weapons.

against

Touching or pushing on something, or on the opposite side in a fight or game.

war

A time of fighting between countries or large groups of people.

strong

Having a lot of power in the body, or hard to break.

refuse

To say no to something, or to not do what someone asks.

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