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de·fi·ant
 defiant
- pronunciation:
- dih
faI
 nt
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adjective |
| definition: |
characterized by a bold disregard or contempt for authority or opposition; refusing to obey.
- synonyms:
- insubordinate
- antonyms:
- cooperative, submissive
- similar words:
- contemptuous, contumacious, disobedient, intractable, mutinous, rebel, rebellious, recalcitrant, resistant, revolting, ungovernable
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| related words: |
antisocial, bold, brazen, lawless |
| derivation: |
defiantly (adv.) |
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