1. to display opposition or unwillingness to accept something; to demonstrate resistance against an idea, action, or force
The community showed resistance to the new construction project.
A comunidade mostrou resistência ao novo projeto de construção.
2. to demonstrate physical opposition or struggle against a force
The material showed resistance to high temperatures.
O material mostrou resistência a altas temperaturas.
3. to express opposition through action or behavior
Employees showed resistance to the policy change.
Os funcionários demonstraram resistência à mudança de política.