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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rebellion resistance disobedience noncompliance insubordination mutiny revolt uprising riot protest dissent opposition defiance contempt disregard disrespect insolence impertinence intransigence stubbornness obstinacy recalcitrance uncooperativeness rebelliousness nonconformity unconformity dissidence insurgency sedition subversion insurrection lawlessness disorder chaos anarchy tumult turmoil unrest agitation confrontation confrontation belligerence truculence pugnacity combativeness aggressiveness.

    Meaning of Defiance

    The act of disobeying or resisting authority, often in a bold or open manner (Oxford Dictionary)

    Definitions

    • A refusal to comply with or conform to a rule, law, or authority (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
    • A behavior or attitude that shows a willingness to challenge or resist authority (Cambridge Dictionary)

    Example Uses

    • The student's defiance of the school's rules led to her suspension.
    • The protesters showed defiance in the face of police brutality, refusing to back down.
    • The company's defiance of the regulations resulted in a hefty fine.
    • The artist's defiance of traditional norms sparked a new movement in the art world.
    • The child's defiance of her parents' rules was a sign of her growing independence.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compliance obedience conformity submission acquiescence cooperation compliance adherence observance respect deference courtesy politeness meekness submissiveness passivity docility tractability manageability controllability tameness mildness gentleness humility modesty deference compliance accommodation compromise appeasement.

    Related Nouns

    rebel dissident nonconformist insurgent revolutionary activist protester demonstrator rioter anarchist outlaw lawbreaker delinquent troublemaker mischief-maker agitator instigator provocateur incendiaryć«Ą firebrand radical extremist fanatic zealot militant partisan guerrilla fighter.

    Related Verbs

    resist defy rebel revolt protest dissent disobey noncomply insubordinate mutiny riot rise uprising confront challenge oppose confront affront confront dare brave withstand stand hold maintain uphold assert claim declare proclaim.

    Related Adjectives

    rebellious defiant disobedient noncompliant insubordinate mutinous riotous turbulent tumultuous chaotic anarchic lawless disorderly unruly unmanageable uncontrollable uncooperative uncompliant stubborn obstinate recalcitrant intransigent uncompromising unyielding unrelenting fierce fierce ferocious aggressive belligerent truculent pugnacious combative.