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defiant
adjective
(de-fi-ant)
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Synonyms:
noncompliant
,
Antonyms:
compliant
,
Examples:
Brought up to be aggressive and defiant.
A defiant attitude.
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defiance
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angry
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arrogant
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cocky
,
provocative
,
defy
,
aggressive
,
defying
,
challenged
,
unforgiving
,
challenging
,
challenge
,
oppositional
,
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intractable
,
challenges
,
challenger
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untreatable
,
resolute
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rebellious
,
unrepentant
,
combative
,
obstinate
,
belligerent
,
unapologetic
,
pugnacious
,
brash
,
confrontational
,
petulant
,
stubborn
,
feisty
,
intransigent
,
indignant
,
insolent
,
undaunted
,
truculent
,
obdurate
,
imperious
,
outspoken
,
uncompromising
,
sullen
,
contemptuous
,
cocksure
,
boisterous
,
unbowed
,
conciliatory
,
stoic
,
contrite
,
stoical
,
stern
,
unruffled
,
placatory
,
exultant
,
downcast
,
curt
,
forceful
,
strident
,
impassive
,
unmoved
,
glum
,
ebullient
,
sarcastic
,
phlegmatic
,
unstatesmanlike
,
apologetic
,
upbeat
,
belligerant
,
jovial
,
jubilant
,
renitent
,
dismissive
,
scornful
,
nonchalant
,
dareful
,
pervicacious
,
chastened
,
triumphant
,
jocular
,
emphatic
,
unperturbed
,
terse
,
exasperated
,
bellicose
,
cheerful
,
tearful
,
exuberant
,
undeterred
,
forthright
,
schoolmarmish
,
boastful
,
unamused
,
blunt
,
sheepish
,
steely
,
churchillian
,
defiant
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