Controversial
Controversial adjective - Given to arguing.
Usage example: controversial by temperament, she's the sort of political attack dog who kills all hope of bipartisanship
Resistant and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resistant" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Resistant
Resistant adjective - Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.
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Synonyms for Resistant
Controversial and resistant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Resistant".
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Both words in one sentence
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Newer stealth maps are being made resistant to the controversial tactic of ECM rushing.
Source: Video Game / PAYDAY 2
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