Defiant

Synonyms of defiant

• resistant
• rebellious
• insubordinate

Antonyms of defiant

• compliant
• submissive
• obedient

Collocations of defiant

defiant attitude

Frequency: 70 %

Despite the consequences, she maintained a defiant attitude.

defiant behavior

Frequency: 65 %

His defiant behavior only made the situation worse.

defiant defiance

Frequency: 60 %

Her defiant defiance against authority was admirable.

defiant resistance

Frequency: 50 %

The group showed defiant resistance against the new policy.

defiant tone

Frequency: 45 %

He spoke with a defiant tone, challenging anyone to oppose him.

Idiomatic Expressions for defiant

• Phrase: defiantly stand one's ground
  Meaning: to refuse to back down or yield in the face of opposition or pressure
  Usage: Despite the threats, he defiantly stood his ground and defended his beliefs.