resist bitterly
[rɪˈzɪst ˈbɪtərli]
verb phrase
resistir amargamente
1. to oppose or fight against something with intense emotion, resentment, or strong negative feelings
The community resisted bitterly against the new development project.
A comunidade resistiu amargamente contra o novo projeto de desenvolvimento.
2. to refuse to accept or comply with something while expressing deep dissatisfaction or anger
She resisted bitterly the decision to relocate her department.
Ela resistiu amargamente à decisão de transferir seu departamento.
3. to struggle against something with acrimony and emotional intensity
The workers resisted bitterly the wage cuts imposed by management.
Os trabalhadores resistiram amargamente aos cortes salariais impostos pela administração.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'resistir amargamente' conveys both physical resistance and emotional anguish, often used in political, labor, and social contexts. In American English, this phrase reflects the cultural value of individual agency and the right to oppose authority, frequently appearing in news coverage of protests and social movements.
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