a little give, a little take, watch it bend, but it doesn't break. it resists the pressure, and snaps back into place. resistance. noun. 1. the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding. although powerful thoughts can be quite demanding. to do it or not? fight off the thoughts, resist. resist the urge, to binge and purge, yourself in negative things. lost and lowly, carefully, and slowly, resist the pain resistance brings.