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face resistance

[/feɪs rɪˈzɪstəns/]
noun
enfrentar resistência
1. To confront or deal with opposition or refusal from others
The new policy faced resistance from multiple departments.
A nova política enfrentou resistência de vários departamentos.
2. In engineering/physics: the opposition to motion or flow that occurs at a surface or interface
The aircraft faced resistance from air currents during landing.
A aeronave enfrentou resistência das correntes de ar durante o pouso.
NYC Slang
catch heat / get pushback
Synonyms
encounter oppositionmeet oppositionconfront resistanceface oppositionencounter pushback
Antonyms
receive supportgain acceptanceencounter approval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrentar resistência
most common usage
São Paulo
encontrar resistência
alternative phrasing
Portugal
deparar-se com resistência
more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

face an uphill battle
swim against the tide
hit a wall
run into opposition
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