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

But the tale of that Thursday’s spontaneous, viral resistance is narrated by its proud participants. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Sixty-five percent of Gazans agreed that armed resistance had failed to protect Palestinians and had instead brought destruction. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

The firm projects global protein demand will increase 11% from 2024 to 2029, with GLP-1 users, older adults, and people engaged in resistance training being expected to sustain the demand. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Over time, population replacement attempts to stably introduce Wolbachia in field populations, effectively spreading disease resistance. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026