der Widerstand
resistance
opposition to something or to being controlled
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der Widerstand synonyms
What's the difference between der Widerstand / Abwehr / Gegenwehr / Widersetzung / Resistenz / Sperre
Active defense or repelling an attack, pressure, or danger; closer to protection than to mere disagreement.
Counter-resistance in the form of active opposition or a counterattack; often implies struggle against pressure.
Stubborn disobedience, refusal to obey an order or authority; sounds more formal and often implies a breach of discipline.
Resistance in the sense of being resistant to an effect, especially in science, medicine, or technology; more about immunity than active struggle.
A physical or formal barrier, blockade, or ban; more a block than resistance as an action.
A general response to an event, stimulus, or action; much broader in meaning than resistance.
Directly means opposition, disagreement, or struggle against something; the broadest and closest meaning of the word.
Emphasizes actively repelling, pushing back, or deflecting something; often tied to a defensive reaction.
Means a counteraction against an attacker or source of pressure; often includes a counterattack rather than passive disagreement.
Highlights disobedience and deliberate violation of an order, rule, or authority; sounds literary and strict.
Tolerance or insensitivity to external influences, such as drugs, diseases, or climate; this is a scientific meaning.
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der Widerstand means resistance. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce der Widerstand
/ˈvɪdɐʃtant/
der Widerstand translation
resistance
der Widerstand examples
Der Widerstand gegen das Projekt wächst.
der Widerstand transcription
/ˈvɪdɐʃtant/
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der Widerstand meaning: what does it mean?
Gegenwehr gegen etwas oder gegen Kontrolle
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der Widerstand is pronounced as /ˈvɪdɐʃtant/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
der Widerstand definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Widerstand gegen das Projekt wächst. Translation: Сопротивление проекту растёт.
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