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Resistance

Definition

(formal) The act of fighting against something that you do not want to happen or that you disagree with; opposition to a particular idea, plan, or situation, often shown by refusal to obey rules or laws.

Example Sentences

1The local community has put up strong resistance to the proposed development of the nearby park.
2Was there significant resistance to the new policy when it was first introduced?
3The government's decision to increase taxes has met with widespread resistance from the public.
4Try to understand the underlying reasons for the resistance to change within the organization.
5Historians have documented the courageous resistance of the people during the occupation.

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