defiant
adjectiveHow many syllables in defiant?
There are 3 syllables in the word defiant.How to pronounce defiant:
Definition of defiant:
- defiant (adjective):
- impudent or presumptuous
- boldly resisting authority or an opposing force.
- full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight full of or showing defiance bold, impudent
Synonyms for defiant:
adamant
aggressive
antagonistic
audacious
balky
bold
challenging
contrary
contumacious
daring
disobedient
dissident
dogged
froward
hostile
insolent
insubordinate
intractable
mischievous
mutinous
naughty
non-compliant
noncompliant
obstinate
obstreperous
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Antonyms for defiant:
abashed
abject
accepting
accommodating
accommodative
accordant
acquiescent
adaptable
admiring
affable
afraid
agentic
agreeable
agreeing
amenable
amiable
amicable
anti-war
anxious
apologetic
apprehensive
ashamed
assentive
atoning
attentive
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