Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪəns/
noun open resistance; bold disobedience
A1 She showed defiance by refusing to follow the rules.
A2 The students acted with defiance when they protested against the new school policy.
B1 His defiance of authority often got him into trouble.
B2 The athlete's defiance of the coach's orders led to his suspension from the team.
C1 The politician's defiance of the law eventually caught up with him and he was arrested.
C2 Despite facing severe consequences, she stood her ground with defiance and refused to back down.
adjective defiant (describes a person or behavior characterized by defiance)
A1 She showed defiance towards her parents by refusing to clean her room.
A2 The student's defiance attitude in class led to multiple disciplinary actions.
B1 The employee's defiance behavior towards the company's policies resulted in termination.
B2 His defiance stance against the government's decision sparked a heated debate.
C1 The artist's defiance approach to traditional techniques challenged the art world.
C2 Her defiance of societal norms made her a controversial figure in the media.
formal The student showed defiance by refusing to follow the school's dress code.
informal She rolled her eyes in defiance when her mom told her to clean her room.
slang The teenager's defiance was off the charts when he was told he couldn't go to the party.
figurative The artist's use of bold colors was a form of defiance against traditional painting techniques.
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