resistance

Definition

Examples

There was strong resistance to the plan to change work hours.

Word Family

Synonyms

• oppositionthe action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
• defianceintentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
• counteractionaction intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

Collocations

• Easy water resistance rating
  to water resistance rating, meaning to supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
• Medium encounter resistance from department heads
  to encounter resistance from department heads, meaning to come together
• Hard overcome entrenched organizational resistance to change
  to overcome entrenched organizational resistance to change, meaning to win a victory over
• Very Hard follow the path of least resistance instinctively
  to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding the path of least resistance instinctively