No. 16,952 in Russian
сопротивление
Resistance.
In a sentence
Электрическое сопротивление провода зависит от его материала.
The electrical resistance of the wire depends on its material.
The term "сопротивление" here refers to the physical property of resistance in the context of electricity.
Сопротивление народа оккупантам выросло после введения новых законов.
The resistance of the people against the occupiers grew after the implementation of new laws.
In this sentence, "сопротивление" is used to describe opposition or defiance in a social or political context.
Её сопротивление переменам создавало трудности в проекте.
Her resistance to change created difficulties in the project.
Here, "сопротивление" indicates a reluctance or opposition to change or transformation in a personal or organizational context.
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