nonresistance

noun
UK: /ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɪs.təns/
US: /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈzɪs.təns/

  1. The policy of not using violence to resist authority, even when facing oppression.

    1. His belief was that nonresistance was the only true path.
    2. The group advocated nonresistance, arguing violence only begets violence.

  2. The state or quality of offering no resistance to some force or influence.

    1. The door opened with nonresistance.
    2. The patient's nonresistance to the treatment worried the doctor.

Synonyms

pacifism passivity submission acquiescence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonresistance" in English means: The policy of not using violence to resist authority, even when facing oppression., The state or quality of offering no resistance to some force or influence..

The phonetic transcription of "nonresistance" is /ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɪs.təns/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈzɪs.təns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonresistance": pacifism, passivity, submission, acquiescence.

Example usage of "nonresistance": "His belief was that nonresistance was the only true path.". More examples on the page.