Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Resistance.
How to pronounce resistance:
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Resistance - as a noun
The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example: "He encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"
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Any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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A material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
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The military action of resisting the enemy's advance
Example: "The enemy offered little resistance"
(medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease
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The capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents
Example: "These trees are widely planted because of their resistance to salt and smog"
A secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
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The degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)
(psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness
An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
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Group action in opposition to those in power
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Example Sentences
"The electrical resistance of this circuit is too high."
"The antibiotic is losing its effectiveness due to bacterial resistance."
"The resistance of the material to heat is quite remarkable."
"He met with resistance when he tried to implement the new policy."
"She joined the resistance movement during the war."
Word Game Points
Is RESISTANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, resistance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESISTANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RESISTANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resistance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESISTANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is RESISTANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resistance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESISTANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
