nonresistance

Noun

Meaning

The principles or practice of a nonresistant; passive obedience; submission to authority, power, oppression, or violence without opposition.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

amity capacity acceptance bearing resignation nationalism calm compliance submission backbone accord neutrality obedience yielding armistice

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Antonyms

bow-wow out resistance opposition violence concern

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Hypernyms

group action

Examples

Nonresistance is the key to the greatest power in the universe. Eckhart Tolle

The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Morihei Ueshiba

The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. The Art of Peace is invincible because it contends with nothing. Morihei Ueshiba

Close letter words and terms

nonresin nonresinous nonresiny nonresistant nonresister nonresisting