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defiant::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | noncompliant |
| Derivation | defiance, defy |
brought up to be aggressive and defiant.
a defiant attitude.
Examples of defiant
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Even their appearance symbolised a defiant resistance to any trace of modernity.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Its tone was self-justifying and defiant, and he threatened to sue his accusers.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Siackasorn responded with defiant outbursts and threats, according to the judge.
From the sacbee.com
Defiant, we shake our heads and redouble our efforts to make things right again.
From the washingtontimes.com
Actually, the 72-year-old cleric has grown increasingly defiant in recent weeks.
From the cnn.com
For the moment, Mr Mutharika remains defiant, but the pressures are building up.
From the economist.com
A defiant Blagojevich said after the verdict he will appeal that one conviction.
From the stltoday.com
He stands alone before the visitors'table, looking down with defiant, dark eyes.
From the time.com
A defiant Mr Blair insisted his party's policy on immigration was the right one.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
- Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude"
- (defiantly) rebelliously: in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously"
- (defiance) intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
- (defiance) a hostile challenge
- (defiance) a defiant act
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