7
defense mechanism(noun, expression, disorder, resistance, personality)
7
passive-aggressive behavior(noun, expression, disorder, resistance, personality)
7
passive-aggressive personality(noun, expression, disorder, resistance, personality)
7
passive aggressive behavior(noun, expression, disorder, resistance, personality)
7
passive aggressive personality(noun, expression, disorder, resistance, personality)
6
nonviolent resistance(noun, expression, protest, nonresistance)
3
civil disobedience(noun, expression, protest, riot, rally)
3
defence mechanism(noun, expression, resistance, personality, aggressiveness)
3
nonresistance(noun, protest)
3
nonviolence
2
complaint(protest, riot)
2
noncooperation(noun, protest)
2
nonparticipation(noun, restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
2
protest(noun, riot)
2
revolt(protest, riot)
2
stasis
1
absention(noun, restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
1
acquiescence
1
amenability
1
avoidance(noun, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, evasion)
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