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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈfaɪəns/
defiance means: Open refusal to obey someone or accept their authority.
noun
OPEN RESISTANCEC1
Open refusal to obey someone or accept their authority.
- She shook her head in defiance.
- The workers continued in defiance of the order.
- His refusal was an act of open defiance.
Questions about defiance
What does defiance mean?
Open refusal to obey someone or accept their authority.
What is defiance in other languages?
Türkçe: meydan okuma · Español: desafío · Français: défi · Deutsch: Trotz · Italiano: sfida · 日本語: 反抗
How do you pronounce defiance?
It is pronounced /dɪˈfaɪəns/.
How do you use defiance in a sentence?
She shook her head in defiance. The workers continued in defiance of the order.
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