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Synonyms for passive resistance


Grammar : Noun



Définition of passive resistance

  • noun nonviolent protest
Example sentences :
  • And as passive resistance was their attitude, his purging scheme was abortive.
  • Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon
  • To all these measures a "passive resistance" was organised in Finland.
  • Extract from : « Through Finland in Carts » by Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie
  • Passive resistance was the order and the practice of the day.
  • Extract from : « The Tithe-Proctor » by William Carleton
  • There has been, as we have already seen, an epidemic of passive resistance.
  • Extract from : « Freedom In Service » by Fossey John Cobb Hearnshaw
  • The sword of passive resistance does not require a scabbard.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • Reader: You have said that passive resistance is a speciality of India.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • Pecuniary ambition and passive resistance cannot well go together.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • Passive resistance has been described in the course of our discussion as truth-force.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • Passive resistance cannot proceed a step without fearlessness.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • The way to it is passive resistance: that is soul force or love-force.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi

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