Synonyms for renitency
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state or quality of being renitent; resistance to physical pressure or constraint
Related words
- Other spellings
- renitence
Forms
- Plural
- renitencies → oppositions, resistances, antagonisms…
Example sentences
- opposition The plan met with opposition from the inhabitants.
- resistance Charles always takes the line of least resistance.
- antagonism Their ancient antagonism was rekindled.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| renitency | steady | |
| opposition | steady | |
| resistance | steady | |
| antagonism | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- opposition4, resistance3, antagonism5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (opposition4 = 4 syllables).