Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Passive Resistance.
Passive Resistance - as a noun
Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonviolence16nonviolent resistanceHypernyms (Closely Related)
direct actionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Mahatma Gandhi was a strong advocate for passive resistance."
"The protesters used passive resistance to peacefully oppose the government's policies."
"The concept of passive resistance originated from the teachings of Henry David Thoreau."
"The success of India's independence movement relied heavily on passive resistance."
"Nelson Mandela was inspired by the principles of passive resistance during his fight against apartheid."
