Renitence, also known as resistance, is a term used to describe the act of resisting or opposing something. Synonyms for renitence include defiance, stubbornness, noncompliance, reluctance, and opposition. Defiance refers to the act of openly resisting authority or rules, while stubbornness is the inability to change one's mind or behavior. Noncompliance is the failure to follow established rules or regulations, while reluctance is the unwillingness to do something. Opposition refers to actively resisting or fighting against something. These synonyms all share the idea of resisting or opposing something, but each term carries a slightly different connotation.