On screen, such reassurance works best when it breaks down some savvy characters' resistance.

He liked the challenge of breaking down her resistance, and he was delighted when she fought him.

Still, he knew he could break down her resistance again given the opportunity.

What had broken down his resistance and banished his objections?

Breaking down a patient's resistance to analysis is sometimes a very long business.

Very tenderly, very gently, finally breaking down her natural resistance.

I broke down their resistance to new ideas, something which I have not yet been able to do aboard this ship.

This last possibility did much to break down the woman's resistance, which at best had never been strong.

It took 15 years for the government to break down their resistance.

"Anything they can do to break down your natural resistance."