Collocations with "resistance"

11 collocations found

guerrilla resistance

the act of fighting against an occupying force using guerrilla tactics

guerrilla8.4
corrosion resistance

the property of a material to withstand degradation due to corrosion

corrosion8.0
non-violent resistance

The practice of achieving goals through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, etc., without using violence.

non-violent8.0
meet with resistance

to face refusal to accept or comply with something

meet with7.6
peasant resistance

Organized opposition to authority by peasants.

peasant7.5
bacterial resistance

Refers to the ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of antibiotics.

bacterial7.4
resistance fighter

A person who secretly fights against an army that has taken control of their country.

fighter7.4
stubborn resistance

strong and persistent opposition

stubborn7.4
spirited resistance

a strong and determined opposition

spirited6.7
run into resistance

to encounter pushback or an unwillingness to accept something

run into6.5
drought resistance

the natural ability of a plant to survive in dry conditions

drought5.8