passive resistance
noun
Simple meaning
Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
pasihvrihzistuhnsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpæsɪvɹɪˈzɪstəns
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate
Noncompliance with an authority as a form of protest against injustice, as by fasting, peaceful demonstration, or refusal to cooperate
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate
Used this way, passive resistance is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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