6
dispute(noun, trouble, conflict, disagreement, opposition)
6
electric resistance(noun, expression, idiom)
6
impeding(noun, opposition, fighting, hindering, impermeability)
6
protest(noun, disagreement, opposition, discord, contention)
6
rebelliousness(noun, defiance)
6
rebuff(noun, opposition, fighting, impermeability, invulnerability)
6
recalcitrance(noun, revolt, stubbornness, rebellion, defiance)
6
restraint(noun, strength, ability, opposition, resolution)
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revolt(disobedience, stubbornness, rebellion, noncooperation)
6
stamina(noun, strength, energy, ability, vigor)
6
strength(noun, energy, spirit, ability, care)
6
unwillingness(noun, opposition, refusal, disinclination, unwillingness)
5
averseness(noun, refusal, disinclination, unwillingness, reluctance)
5
aversion(noun, action, dislike, struggle, disagreement)
5
confrontation(noun, opposition, contention, defiance)
5
contravention(noun, defiance)
5
cover(noun, support, check, position, fight)
5
delay(noun, hindrance)
5
demur(noun, dislike, opposition, refusal, disinclination)
5
denial(noun, disagreement, opposition, protest, discord)
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