Defiant

//dɪˈfaɪənt//

Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

The word "defiant" can be used as adjective, noun and adjective.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

compliant docile dominant

Derived Terms

defiantly defiantness nondefiant oppositional defiant disorder undefiant

Related Terms

Related Terms

defy disobedient insubordinate intractable opposition resisting unmanageable unwilling

Similar Terms

difficult disobedient insubordinate insubordinate intractable obstreperous obstreperous recalcitrant recalcitrant resistant resistive unmanageable unwilling

Synonym Network

dareful rebellious

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