Definition of resister
Nouns
someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
- Synonyms:
- obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, thwarter
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naysayer
someone with an aggressively negative attitude
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technophobe
a person who dislikes or avoids new technology
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stonewaller
one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc.
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controversialist, disputant, eristic
a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
someone who offers opposition
- Synonyms:
- adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer
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agonist
someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)
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Antichrist
(Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ
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dueler, duelist, dueller, duellist
a person who fights duels
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enemy, foe, foeman, opposition
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
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besieger
an enemy who lays siege to your position
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Luddite
any opponent of technological progress
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withstander
an opponent who resists with force or resolution
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