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Defiance

noun

/dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/

Word Frequency: 3.5

Definitions

1.nounThe feeling, or spirit of being defiant.

2.nounOpen or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power.

3.nounA challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

Synonyms

rebelliousness defiant flouting violation challenging resistance infringement insolence misdemeanour disobedience contempt scorn

Rhymes With

compliance appliance reliance noncompliance applied science cognitive science social science pseudoscience

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