1. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.
Synonyms
opposition anti-takeover defense lockout reaction action
Antonyms
agonist compliance obedience subordination tractability
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

2. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) Any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion.
Synonyms
drag friction acoustic reactance mechanical phenomenon retarding force acoustic impedance rubbing acoustic resistance
Antonyms
dissuade abnormality tonicity dryness unsoundness
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

3. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) A material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms.
Synonyms
electrical resistance ohmic resistance ohmage electric resistance impedance electrical phenomenon resistivity
Antonyms
decline comfort danger stigmatism innocence
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

4. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) The military action of resisting the enemy's advance.
Synonyms
military action action
Antonyms
cooperation non-engagement competition
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

5. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) Group action in opposition to those in power.
Synonyms
opposition objection rebelliousness rebellion obstructionism group action insubordination dissent sales resistance protest contravention defiance dispute confrontation
Antonyms
disassembly attendance non-involvement nonparticipation segregation
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

6. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) The degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria).
Synonyms
unresponsiveness deadness
Antonyms
responsiveness cheer open circuit
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

7. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) (psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness.
Synonyms
involuntariness unwillingness
Antonyms
willingness assent agreement
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

8. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) The capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents.
Synonyms
capability capacity
Antonyms
purity improvement safety
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

9. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current.
Synonyms
electric circuit ballast voltage divider electrical device ballast resistor barretter rheostat variable resistor resistor potential divider circuit electrical circuit
Antonyms
involvement participation engagement nonattendance agree
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)

10. resistance

noun. (rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns) A secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force.
Synonyms
revolutionary group underground Maquis
Antonyms
closed circuit stay in place push exhale
Etymology
resistance (English)
résistance (French)
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