26984 words

defiance

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
behaviour in which you refuse to obey someone or something:

Examples:

act of defiance The demonstration is a pointless act of defiance against the government.
in defiance of In defiance of the ceasefire, rebel troops are again firing on the capital.
2
proud and determined opposition against authority or against someone more powerful than you are:

Examples:

They are continuing to publish their newspaper, in defiance of government attempts to close it down.

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