abider
One who tolerates
An abider is someone who abides—who remains, endures, or accepts something.
The word most often appears in the phrase law-abiding citizen, where it describes someone who follows rules.
Outside such compounds, abider is uncommon: He was a patient abider of insults.
One who inhabits
- inhabitantOne who resides somewhere
- occupantOne dwelling within
- dwellerOne who resides somewhere
- tenantOne who rents property
lodger · householder · denizen · local · settler · homesteader · sojourner · cohabitant
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- survivorOne still alive after
stoic · steadfastness · patience · tolerance · forbearance · long-suffering · endurance · persistence
Faithful commitment to another
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
constancy · reliability · dependability · trustworthiness · stalwart · true believer · adherent · devotee
Adherence to norms
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- observanceKeeping of customs
- submissionYielding to another's will
acquiescence · deference · dutifulness · respect · consent · docility · tractability · amenability
resident
One who inhabits
- inhabitantOne who resides somewhere
- occupantOne dwelling within
- dwellerOne who resides somewhere
tenant · lodger · householder · denizen · local · settler · homesteader · sojourner · cohabitant · neighbor
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
survivor · stoic · steadfastness · patience · tolerance · forbearance · long-suffering · endurance · persistence · constancy
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
dedication · constancy · reliability · dependability · trustworthiness · stalwart · true believer · adherent · devotee · disciple
conformity
Adherence to norms
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- observanceKeeping of customs
submission · acquiescence · deference · dutifulness · respect · consent · docility · tractability · amenability · yielding
abiderviolator
One who breaks rules
lawbreaker · transgressor · offender · breaker · rebel
- abide byFollow or observe
- abiding byFollowing rules or agreements
- law abiding citizen
- abided byComplied with fully