What does "defiance" mean?

The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.

What is a synonym for "defiance"?

Common synonyms include: arrogance, audacity, boldness, bravado, brazenness, call.

name, noun

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Noun

1
The feeling, or spirit of being defiant. countable, uncountable
"But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion."
2
a defiant act wordnet
3
Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up. countable, uncountable
"Ambassador Udina: The other species are scared. They've never faced anything like this before and they don't know what to do. They want us to step forward. They believe in humanity because of you. Ambassador Udina: Your ruthless pursuit of Saren and the geth, your defiance of the Council -- that's what humans are capable of! That's how we can defeat the Reapers!"
4
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude wordnet
5
A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge. countable, uncountable

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Proper Noun

1
A small city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States.
2
An unincorporated community in Perry County, Kentucky, United States.
3
An unincorporated community in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.
4
A former community in Worth County, Missouri.
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A city, the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States. Named after Fort Defiance.