41
opposition(noun, trouble, act, fight, dispute)
29
defiance(noun, action, check, fight, struggle)
18
endurance(noun, power, strength, energy, challenge)
16
obstruction(noun, action, fight, struggle, conflict)
14
antagonism(noun, action, trouble, dispute, dislike)
14
hindrance(noun, conflict, opposition, hindrance, fighting)
14
rebellion(noun, disagreement, opposition, discord, revolt)
13
impedance(noun, support, trouble, cover, check)
13
immunity(noun, support, cover, check, position)
12
resilience(noun, strength, energy, spirit, vigor)
11
objection(noun, dislike, disagreement, opposition, protest)
11
stand(noun, opposition, fighting, impermeability, invulnerability)
11
disinclination(noun, opposition, believe, refusal, unwillingness)
10
friction(noun, support, cover, check, fight)
10
underground(noun, resist)
10
dissent(noun, disagreement, opposition, discord, disapproval)
10
insubordination(noun, revolt, stubbornness, rebellion, defiance)
9
counteraction(noun, action, trouble, check, fight)
8
hardness(noun, firmness, protection, security, toughness)
8
durability(noun, strength, resolution, firmness, protection)
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