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nonresistance

nonresistance

7.9
Not using violence, even to protect yourself
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɪs.təns/
translation icon : no resistencia
  • In her speech, she emphasized the importance of nonresistance in maintaining moral integrity in the face of aggression.

Examples

  • Reportedly, her cabinet ministers also favor nonresistance.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Many activists believe in nonresistance as a way to peacefully protest against injustice.

  • The philosophy of nonresistance advocates for solving conflicts without violence, even in self-defense.

Synonyms

nonviolence
vsnonresistance
18 4.1

Using peaceful actions to bring about social or political change

is absolute in refusing physical force even in self defense
nonviolent resistance
vsnonresistance
2 3.9

A way of opposing a government without using violence, for example by refusing to obey laws

is passive by refusing physical force even when confronted or attacked
noncoercion
vsnonresistance
7.8

Not using force or pressure to make someone do something

focuses on refusing physical force even in self defense rather than avoiding pressure

Antonyms

resistance
214 4.0

Refusal to accept a change or new rule

How Violent

resistance
214 4.0
nonresistance
7.9

Surface Forms

nonresistance singular
nonresistances plural

Morphology

nonresistance = resistance (transparent) = non + resist + ance

Formed by adding the productive prefix 'non-' to 'resistance', so the meaning 'not using resistance/opposition' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Nonresistance starts with non- meaning 'not' and contains resist meaning 'to fight back'. So nonresistance means 'not' fighting back or using force, which is why it refers to refusing to use violence even in self-defense.