resistance
nounHow many syllables in resistance?
There are 3 syllables in the word resistance.How to pronounce resistance:
Definition of resistance:
- resistance (noun):
- an act or instance of resisting opposition
- the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.
Synonyms for resistance:
action
anti-takeover defense
defiance
electric resistance
electrical resistance
immunity
impedance
lockout
objection
ohmic resistance
opposition
protest
resistivity
resistor
underground
Antonyms for resistance:
abetment
abettance
aid
assist
assistance
backing
benefaction
benefit
boost
contribution
cooperation
facilitation
hand
harm
help
hurt
injury
intervention
liberation
peace
permeability
promotion
reinforcement
relief
service
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