Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun resister

2 senses of resister

Sense 1
obstructionist, obstructor, obstructer, resister, thwarter -- (someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take)
       => disputant, controversialist, eristic -- (a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy)

Sense 2
adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister -- (someone who offers opposition)
       => person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul -- (a human being; "there was too much for one person to do")