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

Newsom tried to force through a deal at the end of the legislative session that included phasing out or reduce how much insurance companies could collect in future fires, but he was met with resistance by legislators. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Carney’s resistance against American economic pressures could help his cause, particularly in possible separatist provinces. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Neutron’s reusable first stage is made of carbon composite structures, which offer low weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

The Bee Frontier is already available for sale on Amazon and boasts up to seven days of battery life, IP67 water resistance, and USB-C charging. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026