Synonyms for Defiance
dɪˈfaɪ ənsde·fi·ance

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1. defiance, rebelliousnessnoun

   intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

   Synonyms:
   defiance, insubordination, rebelliousness

2. defiancenoun

   a hostile challenge

   Synonyms:
   rebelliousness

3. defiancenoun

   a defiant act

   Synonyms:
   rebelliousness

Matched Categories

1. • Challenge
   • Intractability
   • Resistance

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 2 votes

1. defiancenoun

   Synonyms:
   daring, challenge, invitation to combat

2. defiancenoun

   Synonyms:
   contempt, opposition, spite, despite

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defiancenoun

   Synonyms:
   challenge, provocation, opposition, insubmission, contumacy, contempt, insubordination, insurgency, mutiny, rebellion, recalcitration

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1. List of paraphrases for "defiance":

   contempt, challenge, disregard, disdain, insolence, contravention, scorn, violation, mistrust, disobedience, spite

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1. Martin Tobias Lithner:

   Tunneling through barriers, particles defy the boundaries of our classical confinement, revealing the audacious spirit of quantum defiance against the imprisoning walls of determinism.

2. Theresa May:

   They have provided no credible explanation, instead they have treated the use of a military grade nerve agent in Europe with sarcasm, contempt and defiance.

3. Alireza Jafarzadeh:

   Our revelation today is significant because it shows that the Qods Force of the IRGC has in recent years expanded its arsenal to step up terrorism and warmongering to destabilize the region by arming its proxies with UAVs, this is in line with the regime’s nuclear defiance and its repression at home.

4. Alan Kazdin:

   Well, what does the research show? That no fault of anybody but the stress changed the [parent's] tone of voice, it's not about blaming, but I'm saying we put defiance in the child.

5. Attorney General Loretta Lynch:

   I am inspired by the strength and the resilience of the survivors and their loved ones. And I am deeply moved by the way that this community – and our national community – has stood together in support of one another, in defiance of terror and in defense of our most cherished ideals.