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resistance in Dutch

resistance in Dutch is weerstand, verzet — resistance means the act of opposing or fighting against something.

resistance in Dutch

weerstand
noun
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
verzet
noun
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
verzet
noun
An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.
weerstand
noun
An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.

What does "resistance" mean?

  1. noun The act of opposing or fighting against something.
    "The proposal met fierce resistance from staff."
  2. noun The degree to which a material or circuit opposes the flow of electric current.
    "The wire's resistance increases as it heats up."
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resistance in a sentence

  • The proposal met fierce resistance from staff.
  • She joined the resistance during the occupation.
  • The wire's resistance increases as it heats up.

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What is "resistance" in Dutch?

"resistance" in Dutch is weerstand, verzet. resistance means: The act of opposing or fighting against something.

How do you use "resistance" in a sentence?

Example: "The proposal met fierce resistance from staff." In Dutch, "resistance" is weerstand, verzet.

Are there other ways to say "resistance" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "resistance": weerstand, verzet.

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