Synonyms of resistance

resistance

noun

ri-ˈzi-stən(t)s 

1

as in opposition

the inclination to resist

after some initial resistance, the city council warmed up to the proposed development plan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opposition
• objection
• protest
• defiance
• remonstrance
• disobedience
• noncompliance
• reservation
• recalcitrance
• compunction
• demur
• misgiving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliance
• acquiescence
• approval
• acceptance
• obedience

2

as in underground

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 & Similar Words

• underground
• conspiracy
• cabal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resistance

Transfer to the oven and cook until the chicken is completely tender and shows no resistance when pierced with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Sheik’s career was marked by a persistent tension between mainstream recognition and his own resistance to the machinery of pop stardom. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

At a high level, the strongest and most consistent evidence for reducing inflammation is for aerobic exercise, resistance training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026

The showings will also be accompanied by a new featurette with director James McTeigue, who reflects on the enduring mythology of V and why the film’s ideas of freedom and resistance still resonate today. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026