B2nounpoliticshealth
US/rɪˈzɪs.təns/
UK/rɪˈzɪs.təns/
refusing to accept something or fighting against it; also the body's ability not to be harmed by disease
In context
The plan to cut down the old trees met strong resistance from local people.
Eating well and sleeping enough can build your resistance to colds.
Overusing antibiotics leads to resistance, so the drugs stop working.
Words that go with resistance
verb + noun
- meet resistanceThe new rules met resistance from shop owners.
- put up resistanceThe thief put up no resistance when the police arrived.
adjective + noun
- strong resistanceThere was strong resistance to the fee increase.
noun + preposition
- resistance toSome people show resistance to any kind of change.
- path of least resistanceMany students take the path of least resistance and copy answers.
noun + noun
- antibiotic resistanceAntibiotic resistance is a growing global problem.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vitamin C helps increase resistance for the body.Correct: Vitamin C helps boost the body's resistance to illness.