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PASSIVE RESISTANCE

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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)
nonviolencenonviolent resistance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direct action
Hyponyms (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."
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