Antonyms for nonresisting
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-zist |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɪst |
Definition of nonresisting
Origin :- late 14c., from Old French resister "hold out against" (14c.), from Latin resistere "to make a stand against, oppose; to stand back; withstand," from re- "against" (see re-) + sistere "take a stand, stand firm" (see assist). Related: Resisted; resisting.
- As in resigned : adj enduring, passive
- As in submissive : adj compliant
Synonyms for nonresisting
- abject
- accommodated
- accommodating
- acquiescent
- adapted
- adjusted
- agreeable
- amenable
- biddable
- bowing down
- calm
- comformable
- compliant
- complying
- cordial
- deferential
- docile
- domesticated
- dutiful
- genial
- gentle
- giving-in
- humble
- ingratiating
- long-suffering
- lowly
- malleable
- manageable
- meek
- menial
- nonresistant
- nonresisting
- obedient
- obeisant
- obeying
- obsequious
- passive
- patient
- peaceable
- philosophical
- pliable
- pliant
- quiescent
- quiet
- ready
- reconciled
- relinquishing
- renouncing
- resigned
- satisfied
- servile
- slavish
- stoical
- subdued
- submissive
- subservient
- tame
- tolerant
- tractable
- unassertive
- uncomplaining
- unprotesting
- unresisting
- well-disposed
- willing
- yes
- yielding
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