Nonviolent Resistance Vocabulary

noun the act or principle of not resisting authority, control, or force

adjective relating to the act or principle of not resisting

• Nonresistance is often seen as a passive approach to conflict resolution.
• Some people believe that nonresistance is the best way to avoid unnecessary drama.
• Just go with the flow and practice nonresistance, dude.
• In the face of adversity, practicing nonresistance can be a powerful form of strength.

noun a method of nonviolent protest or resistance, especially as advocated by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

• Mahatma Gandhi was known for his use of passive resistance as a form of protest against British rule in India.
• Some people believe that passive resistance is a more effective way to bring about change than violence.
• I heard that the group is planning to do some passive resistance at the protest tomorrow.
• In the face of adversity, sometimes practicing passive resistance can be more powerful than engaging in direct confrontation.