Partisans, aversion to, battle, freedom fighters, and guerrillas are all synonyms for resistance. Acceptance and receptivity are antonyms of resistance. And here are 21 another word for resistance.
1. hostility to
2. opposition
3. guerrillas
The noun "resistance" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 1 synonym with 8 letters, 1 synonym with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, 1 synonym with 21 letters, and 1 synonym with 22 letters, for a total of 17 synonyms for resistance.
She showed resistance to the changes.
The resistance was unexpected during negotiations.
They faced strong resistance from authorities.
Resistance training builds muscle and endurance.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Irresponsible | Responsible, sensible, serious | Reckless, rash |
| Hypothesis | Act, certainty | Theory, theorem |
| Refresh | Stale, draining | Reinvigorate, revitalize |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Threshold | End, limit | Doorstep, sill |
| Hindrance | Help, advantage | Impediment, obstacle |
| Stagnant | Flowing, running, fresh | Still, motionless |
| Star | Moon, shadow | Celestial body, heavenly body |
| Distort | Clarify, accurately represent | Twist, warp |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Sequence | Disorder, randomness | Succession, order |
| Stance | Indifference, neutrality | Posture, body position |
| Melancholy | Cheerfulness, happiness | Desolation, sadness |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Dance | Still, freeze | Trip, sway |
| Nuance | Bluntness, simplicity | Fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Most important | Least significant, insignificant | Critical, crucial |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Understand | Ignore, misunderstand, confuse | Appreciate, recognize |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Disrespect | Respect, esteem | Contempt, lack of respect |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Important | Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant | Main, chief |
| Stability | Instability, uncertainty | Firmness, solidity |
| Misunderstand | Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea | Misapprehend, misinterpret |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Respectful | Disrespectful, rude | Deferential, reverent |
| Occurrence | Rarity, anomaly | Event, incident |
| Disturb | Calm, soothe | Disarrange, muddle |
| Hesitant | Certain, decisive, confident | Uncertain, undecided |
| Restrict | Allow, permit | Limit, set/impose limits on |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Unstable | Stable, steady | Unsteady, rocky |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Depress | Encourage, raise | Make sad, sadden |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Discrepancy | Similarity, correspondence | Inconsistency, difference |
| Prestigious | Disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly | Reputable, distinguished |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Stark | Fuzzy, indistinct, pleasant, comfortable, ornate | Sharply delineated, sharp |
| Progressive | Regressive, conservative | Continuing, continuous |
| Distinctive | Common , ordinary | Distinguishing, characteristic |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Preference | Disfavor, aversion | Liking, partiality |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Absence | Presence, availability | Non-attendance, non-appearance |
| Nostalgic | Indifferent, forgetful | Wistful, evocative |