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manifest resistance

[ˈmænɪfɛst rɪˈzɪstəns]
nounpl: manifest resistances
resistência manifesta
1. Open, clear, and obvious resistance or opposition that is plainly visible or expressed
The manifest resistance of the population to the new law forced the government to reconsider.
A resistência manifesta da população à nova lei forçou o governo a reconsiderar.
2. In legal or institutional contexts, explicit and demonstrable opposition or refusal to comply
Manifest resistance to authority can result in serious legal consequences.
A resistência manifesta à autoridade pode resultar em sérias consequências legais.
3. In physics or engineering, measurable opposition to motion, force, or change
The material showed manifest resistance to bending under pressure.
O material mostrou resistência manifesta ao dobramento sob pressão.
Synonyms
open resistanceovert oppositionexplicit defianceclear oppositionresistência óbvia
Antonyms
tacit acceptancepassive complianceimplicit consentcovert cooperationaceitação tácita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resistência manifesta
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
resistência clara
Alternative expression commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
resistência manifesta
Formal and legal standard, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to put up manifest resistance
face manifest resistance
meet with manifest resistance
show manifest resistance
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