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resistance

noun

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

Near Antonyms of resistance

compliance, obedience

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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