resistive vs thwarting

resistive

adj
  • Acting as a resistor; resisting the passage of electrical current. 

  • Tending to resist (against something or someone); resistant. 

  • Of an electronic circuit: consisting only of resistors and power sources; having no inductance and capacitance. 

thwarting

noun
  • An instance of blocking or obstructing. 

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