defiance
nounDivide defiance into syllables:
de · fi · ance
How to pronounce defiance:
Definition of defiance:
- defiance (noun):
- open resistance to authority or opposition
- the act or an instance of defying challenge
- intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude.
Synonyms for defiance:
insolenceconfrontationrecalcitrancechallengeresistancestubbornnessrebelliondisrespectinsubordinationoppositionShow 5 more
Antonyms for defiance:
carepeaceorderlinessfearcalmcourtesytimidityacquiescencedoubtharmonyShow 15 more
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