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resistance
noun as in fighting, opposition
Strongest matches
battle, defiance, fight, intransigence, protection, refusal, struggle, support
Strong matches
blocking, check, combat, contention, counteraction, cover, detention, friction, hindrance, holding, impedance, impediment, obstruction, rebuff, retardation, safeguard, screen, shield, stand, watch
Weak matches
halting, impeding, parrying, protecting, striking back, warding off, withstanding
Example Sentences
It’s not a great sign for Democratic resistance, either, that not all Democrats agree.
These results show that D22 can inhibit critical infections and highlights the compound's promise for further development toward future clinical trials as "an innovative solution to fight antimicrobial resistance," say the researchers.
"This study reveals a critical mechanism behind treatment resistance in prostate cancer, suggesting new therapeutic approaches," said Dr. Diaz-Meco.
Making art does feel like an act of resistance during the Russian invasion, when Kremlin propaganda attacks the very existence of Ukrainian culture.
Although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood, scientists think that some of the hallmarks of diabetes -- such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation -- may encourage the development of dementia in the brain.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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