Entry Word: resistance

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the inclination to resist <there was much resistance to the idea of removing our baseball caps while eating>

Synonyms defiance, opposition

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

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 short battle outside the foreign ministry>

Synonyms underground

Related Words cabal, conspiracy