Rigid and Resistant

Rigid

Rigid adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Resistant and rigid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resistant" instead an adjective "Rigid".

Nearby Words: rigor, rigidity, rigidly

Resistant

Resistant adjective - Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.
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Synonyms for Resistant

Rigid and resistant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rigid" instead an adjective "Resistant".

Nearby Words: resist, resistance, resistivity
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