WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

nonresistance

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nonresistance has 1 sense
  1. nonresistance - group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence
    --1 is a kind of
    group action

Definitions from the Web

Nonresistance

Definition: The act of not offering any opposition or resistance, especially in response to a harmful or aggressive force or situation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Refers to the philosophy or practice of abstaining from resistance, either in a peaceful protest or in a conflict.

Usage:

  1. The principle of nonresistance was the core belief of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of passive resistance.
  2. In a world striving for peace, adopting nonresistance as a guiding principle can lead to a more harmonious society.
  3. The protester showcased nonresistance by refusing to respond to the violent actions of the police.

Related Products:

nonrepresentational nonrepresentative nonresident nonresidential nonresidents nonresilient nonresinous nonresiny nonresistance nonresistant nonresonant nonresponsive nonrestrictive nonrestrictive clause nonretail nonreticulate nonretractable

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus