resistance
resistance
nounDefinition 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
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
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