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resistance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of resistance

1 the inclination to resist

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

defiance, opposition
Words Related to resistance

demur, objection, protest, remonstrance

compunction, misgiving, reservation

disobedience, noncompliance, recalcitrance
Near Antonyms of resistance

compliance, obedience

acceptance, approval
Antonyms of resistance

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 of resistance

underground
Words Related to resistance

cabal, conspiracy

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