Defiance
Word | DEFIANCE |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | de fi ance |
Pronunciations | /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Defiance"
What do we mean by defiance?
The act or an example of defying; bold resistance to an opposing force or authority. noun
Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude; readiness to contend or resist. noun
(in defiance of) In spite of; contrary to. idiom
Suspicion; mistrust. noun
The act of one who defies; a challenge to fight; an invitation to combat; a call to an adversary to fight if he dare. noun
A challenge to meet in any contest; a call upon one to make good any assertion or charge; an invitation to maintain any cause or point. noun
Contempt of opposition or danger; a daring or resistance that implies contempt of an adversary, or disregard of any opposing force: as, he pressed forward in defiance of the storm. noun
The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat. noun
A state of opposition; willingness to flight; disposition to resist; contempt of opposition. noun
A casting aside; renunciation; rejection. noun
To defy; to disregard recklessly or contemptuously. noun
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant. noun
Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude noun
A hostile challenge noun
A defiant act noun
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power.
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
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