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in defiance of

in de·fi·ance of
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in dih-fahy-uh ns uhv, ov]
    • /ɪn dɪˈfaɪ əns ʌv, ɒv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in dih-fahy-uh ns uhv, ov]
    • /ɪn dɪˈfaɪ əns ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of in defiance of words

  • noun in defiance of a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force. 1
  • noun in defiance of open disregard; contempt (often followed by of): defiance of danger; His refusal amounted to defiance. 1
  • noun in defiance of a challenge to meet in combat or in a contest. 1
  • idioms in defiance of bid defiance to, to offer resistance; defy. 1
  • idioms in defiance of in defiance of, in spite of; notwithstanding: There was a splendid audience in defiance of the rainstorm. 1
  • phrase in defiance of If you do something in defiance of a person, rule, or law, you do it even though you know that you are not allowed to do it. 0
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Origin of in defiance of

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 In defiance of

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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in defiance of 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".

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Synonyms for in defiance of

adv in defiance of

  • opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
  • against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
  • versus — against (used especially to indicate an action brought by one party against another in a court of law, or to denote competing teams or players in a sports contest): Smith versus Jones; Army versus Navy.
  • contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
  • contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand

prep in defiance of

  • although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
  • notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
  • in the face of — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
  • in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
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adv in defiance of

  • same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
  • similarly — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
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