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- [dih-fahy-uh ns]
- /dɪˈfaɪ əns/
- /dɪˈfaɪ.əns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fahy-uh ns]
- /dɪˈfaɪ əns/
Definitions of defiance word
- uncountable noun defiance Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone. 3
- noun defiance open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power 3
- noun defiance a challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge 3
- noun defiance the act of defying; open, bold resistance to authority or opposition 3
- noun defiance a challenge 3
- noun defiance a city in NW Ohio. 1
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Origin of defiance
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French, equivalent to defi(er) to defy + -ance -ance
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Parts of speech for Defiance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defiance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
defiance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defiance
noun defiance
- provocation — the act of provoking.
- spite — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- rebellion — open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
- confrontation — A confrontation is a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
Antonyms for defiance
noun defiance
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
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