n. the act of resisting or opposing or withstanding
The village put up a fierce resistance against the invaders.
The village put up a fierce resistance against the invaders.
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Leon told Emily, "The elders of the resistance have foretold all..." What does foretold mean?
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The wrestler has a stout build. OR They put up a stout resistance.
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What is the name of the resistance group that Chaya and Esther join in Warsaw?
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Gandhi was an advocate of passive resistance.
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Where do Layla, Ayesha, and Soheil meet to plan their resistance efforts?
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What do the resistance workers in Warsaw want Esther to do?
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The air resistance pushed on the parachute.
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The resistance was one ohm.
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To Sam, what does resistance represent?
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Billy showed a dogged resistance to all arguments.
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Where has the resistance army been taking refuge?
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The resistance tried to stop the expeditionaries from taking the city.
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They put up a stout resistance.
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Who do the resistance fighters in Warsaw hope will help in their fight?
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opposition; defiance; withstanding
acceptance; obedience
3 syllables
re-sist-ance
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