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resistance

/rɪ'zɪstəns/ · rɪzɪstəns

Resistance has 3 syllables: re · sist · ance.

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noun. An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current.

noun. The degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria).

noun. The military action of resisting the enemy's advance.

noun. A secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force.

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