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nonresistance

non·re·sis·tance
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-ri-zis-tuh ns]
    • /ˌnɒn rɪˈzɪs təns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-ri-zis-tuh ns]
    • /ˌnɒn rɪˈzɪs təns/

Definitions of nonresistance word

  • noun nonresistance the policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force. 1
  • noun nonresistance The practice or principle of not resisting authority, even when it is unjustly exercised. 1
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Origin of nonresistance

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; non- + resistance

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Parts of speech for Nonresistance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonresistance

nonresistance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for nonresistance

noun nonresistance

  • humbleness — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • shyness — bashful; retiring.
  • abasement — to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation; humble; degrade.
  • bashfulness — The quality or property of being bashful; shyness; reserve; timidity.
All 94 Synonyms of nonresistance

Antonyms for nonresistance

noun nonresistance

  • boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
  • confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
  • arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
  • assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
  • egoism — An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
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