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resistance force

[/rɪˈzɪstəns fɔːrs/]
nounpl: resistance forces
força de resistência
1. A force or group opposing an oppressive regime or occupying power, typically through armed or organized struggle
The resistance force fought against the authoritarian government for decades.
A força de resistência lutou contra o governo autoritário por décadas.
2. In physics, any force that opposes motion or action, such as friction or air resistance
The resistance force increased as the object moved faster through the fluid.
A força de resistência aumentou conforme o objeto se movia mais rapidamente pelo fluido.
Synonyms
opposition forceinsurgent forcefreedom fightersdrag force
Antonyms
occupying forceoppressive force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força de resistência
Standard usage in both political and scientific contexts
Portugal
força de resistência
Also used historically to refer to resistance movements during WWII and colonial struggles

Related Idioms & Phrases

join the resistance force
resistance force movement
path of least resistance
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