defiance
Open resistance; bold disobedience.
Middle English, from Old French, from defier ‘to defy’
Open resistance; bold disobedience.
noun [ di-FY-uhns ]
Defiance refers to the act of openly resisting or refusing to obey someone or something, often with a bold and confrontational attitude.
- 🖊️ With every step, her defiance grew, a silent protest against the chains that bound her.
- 🖊️ The defiance in his eyes was unmistakable, a spark that ignited the revolution.
- 🖊️ In a moment of pure defiance, she stood up to the tyrant and declared her freedom.
- 🤝 resistance, rebellion, insubordination
- ⚔️ compliance, obedience, submission
A daring or bold resistance to authority.
noun [ di-FY-uhns ]
Defiance is characterized by a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force, often demonstrating a strong will and determination.
- 🤝 opposition, noncompliance, defiance
- ⚔️ accord, agreement, harmony