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Defiant
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Simple meaning
What does Defiant mean?
Defiant means boldly refusing to obey.
Dictionary definition
Boldly refusing to obey, give in, or accept authority.
Example sentences
Defiant in a sentence
easy
The defiant child crossed his arms.
medium
The hero gave a defiant speech against the unfair rule.
hard
Her defiant attitude showed that she would not accept the decision without a challenge.
Synonyms
Words like Defiant
rebelliousUse when someone resists rules or authority.
resistantUse when someone refuses to accept or follow something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
obedientUse when someone follows rules or directions.
compliantUse when someone agrees to follow a request or rule.
Word family
Defiant word family
Base word
defy
adjective
defiant
Boldly refusing to obey.
adverb
defiantly
In a defiant way.
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Practice 1
What does defiant mean?
Defiant means boldly refusing to obey, give in, or accept authority.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses defiant correctly?
This sentence uses defiant to describe someone refusing to accept authority.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of defiant?
Obedient means following rules or directions, unlike defiant.
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