resistance

resistance

noun

Definition of RESISTANCE

1

the inclination to resist <after some initial resistance, the city council warmed up to the proposed development plan>

Synonyms defiance, opposition

Related Words demur, objection, protest, remonstrance; compunction, misgiving, reservation; disobedience, noncompliance, recalcitrance

Near Antonyms compliance, obedience; acceptance, approval

Antonyms acquiescence

2

a secret organization in a conquered country fighting against enemy forces <soldiers from the resistance were captured after a skirmish outside the foreign ministry>

Synonyms underground

Related Words cabal, conspiracy