Resistance synonyms

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.

Another word for resistance

1. hostility to

Aversion to, disinclination to accept, hostility to, opposition to, refusal to accept, reluctance to accept, unwillingness to accept, and lack of enthusiasm for are all synonyms for resistance.

2. opposition

Battle, confrontation, fight, opposition, stand, struggle, and defiance are all another word for resistance.

3. guerrillas

Freedom fighters, guerrillas, partisans, underground, and maquis are all synonyms for resistance.

Resistance synonym statistics

Resistance synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 5, 11, and 15 letters and 1 synonym with 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 18, 21, and 22 letters. 3 synonyms with 10 letters. For a total of 17 another word for resistance.

Resistance sentences

She showed resistance to the changes.

The resistance was unexpected during negotiations.

They faced strong resistance from authorities.

Resistance training builds muscle and endurance.

Related Words for resistance

  1. Sustained
    • Synonyms: Maintained, continued
    • Opposites: discontinued, interrupted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Sustain
    • Synonyms: comfort, help
    • Opposites: torment, plague
    • Part of speech: verb
  3. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Blatant
    • Synonyms: flagrant, glaring
    • Opposites: inconspicuous, subtle
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Respected
    • Synonyms: Esteemed, honored
    • Opposites: disrespected, contemptible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Disturbance
    • Synonyms: disruption, distraction
    • Opposites: calm, peace
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Stage
    • Synonyms: phase, period
    • Opposites: completion, conclusion
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Adherence
    • Synonyms: Compliance, obedience
    • Opposites: disobedience, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Resemble
    • Synonyms: look like, be similar to
    • Opposites: differ, contrast
    • Part of speech: verb
  12. Forest
    • Synonyms: Woods, woodland
    • Opposites: desert, clearing
    • Part of speech: noun
  13. Status quo
    • Synonyms: Current state, existing condition
    • Opposites: change, revolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Substance
    • Synonyms: material, matter
    • Opposites: void, emptiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Sinister
    • Synonyms: menacing, threatening
    • Opposites: benevolent, kind
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Prestige
    • Synonyms: status, standing
    • Opposites: disrepute, obscurity
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Irresponsible
    • Synonyms: reckless, rash
    • Opposites: responsible, sensible, serious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Hypothesis
    • Synonyms: theory, theorem
    • Opposites: act, certainty
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Refresh
    • Synonyms: reinvigorate, revitalize
    • Opposites: stale, draining
    • Part of speech: verb
  21. Refreshing
    • Synonyms: invigorating, revitalizing
    • Opposites: stale, draining
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Threshold
    • Synonyms: doorstep, sill
    • Opposites: end, limit
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Hindrance
    • Synonyms: impediment, obstacle
    • Opposites: help, advantage
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Stagnant
    • Synonyms: still, motionless
    • Opposites: flowing, running, fresh
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Star
    • Synonyms: celestial body, heavenly body
    • Opposites: moon, shadow
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Distort
    • Synonyms: twist, warp
    • Opposites: clarify, accurately represent
    • Part of speech: verb
  28. Distorted
    • Synonyms: Warped, twisted
    • Opposites: clear, accurate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Unrealistic
    • Synonyms: impractical, impracticable
    • Opposites: realistic, pragmatic, lifelike
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Sequence
    • Synonyms: succession, order
    • Opposites: disorder, randomness
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Stance
    • Synonyms: posture, body position
    • Opposites: indifference, neutrality
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Melancholy
    • Synonyms: desolation, sadness
    • Opposites: cheerfulness, happiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Resentment
    • Synonyms: bitterness, indignation
    • Opposites: contentment, happiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Dance
    • Synonyms: trip, sway
    • Opposites: still, freeze
    • Part of speech: verb
  36. Nuance
    • Synonyms: fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference
    • Opposites: bluntness, simplicity
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Distant
    • Synonyms: faraway, far off
    • Opposites: near, recent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Most important
    • Synonyms: Critical, crucial
    • Opposites: least significant, insignificant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. At present
    • Synonyms: at the moment, just now
    • Opposites: in the past, in the future
    • Part of speech: adverb
  40. Present
    • Synonyms: in attendance, attending
    • Opposites: past, future, absent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Understand
    • Synonyms: appreciate, recognize
    • Opposites: ignore, misunderstand, confuse
    • Part of speech: verb
  42. Distance
    • Synonyms: interval, space
    • Opposites: draw closer, friendliness
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Disrespect
    • Synonyms: contempt, lack of respect
    • Opposites: respect, esteem
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Manifestation
    • Synonyms: Display, expression
    • Opposites: concealment, hiddenness
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Important
    • Synonyms: main, chief
    • Opposites: unimportant, inessential, irrelevant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Stability
    • Synonyms: firmness, solidity
    • Opposites: instability, uncertainty
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Misunderstand
    • Synonyms: misapprehend, misinterpret
    • Opposites: grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea
    • Part of speech: verb
  48. Misunderstanding
    • Synonyms: misinterpretation, misconstruction
    • Opposites: harmony, clarity, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Respectful
    • Synonyms: deferential, reverent
    • Opposites: disrespectful, rude
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Occurrence
    • Synonyms: event, incident
    • Opposites: rarity, anomaly
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Disturb
    • Synonyms: disarrange, muddle
    • Opposites: calm, soothe
    • Part of speech: verb
  52. Hesitant
    • Synonyms: uncertain, undecided
    • Opposites: certain, decisive, confident
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Restrict
    • Synonyms: limit, set/impose limits on
    • Opposites: allow, permit
    • Part of speech: verb
  54. Restricted
    • Synonyms: cramped, confined
    • Opposites: roomy, unlimited, unrestricted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Unstable
    • Synonyms: unsteady, rocky
    • Opposites: stable, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective