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Defiance
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
feeling
, or
spirit
of being defiant.
●
Open or
bold
resistance
to or
disregard
for
authority
,
opposition
, or power.
●
A
challenging
attitude
or
behaviour
; challenge.
Name
●
A small
city
in Shelby County, Iowa, United States.
●
An
unincorporated
community
in Perry County, Kentucky, United States.
●
An
unincorporated
community
in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.
●
A
former
community
in Worth County, Missouri.
●
A
city
, the
county seat
of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. Named after Fort Defiance.
●
An
unincorporated
community
and
census-designated place
in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
defiance
English
defiance
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Disobedience
Disapproval
Spite
Denunciation
Contempt
Rebellion
Indifference
Denial
Condemnation
Contravention
Repudiation
Belligerence
Subversion
Acquiescence
Opposition
Disrespect
Obstinacy
Disregard
Retaliation
Rejection
Arrogance
Hostility
Betrayal
Pursuance
Brutality
Protest
Hatred
Obedience
Resentment
Wrath
Violence
Violation
Bravery
Mockery
Disdain
Cruelty
Aggression
Ignorance
Savagery
Defeat
Oppression
Stubbornness
Anger
Vindictiveness
Terror
Criticism
Desperation
Confrontation
Insurrection
Critique
Courage
Pride
Dismissal
Frustration
Benevolence
Righteousness
Outrage
Heroism
Disgust
Protests
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Rhymes
Science
Faience
Defiance
Affiance
Reliance
Alliance
Appliance
Compliance
Overreliance
Noncompliance
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