Synonyms for resistance

Other words for “resistance”, grouped by meaning.

We found 9 synonyms for “resistance”. The most common are opposition, electric resistance, electrical resistance, impedance, resistivity.

noun the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

Synonymsopposition

noun a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms

noun (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease

Synonymsimmunity

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

Synonymsunderground

noun an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current

Synonymsresistor

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University