defiance

[US]/dɪˈfaɪəns/
[UK]/dɪˈfaɪəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. contempt; challenge; resistance
adj. disregarding

Phrases & Collocations

act of defiance

open defiance

defiance of rules

defiance of expectations

spirit of defiance

bold defiance

in defiance of

Example Sentences

the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings.

They glared defiance at me.

went on strike in defiance of union policy.

She acted in defiance of my orders.

He climbed the ladder in defiance of the warning.

he glared defiance at the pistols pointing down at him.

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