word
Resistance
Rih-ZIH-stuhns
/rɪˈzɪstʌns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
resistance
Dictionary meaning
The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.
Examples
- I encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens.
- The enemy offered little resistance.
Synonyms: opposition
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