defiance

Mane (Îngilîzî)

  1. (countable, uncountable) The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.

Têgeh

بهربهرهکانی

Pircarînî

C2
Wekî (IPA) tê bilêvkirin
/dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/
Etîmolojî (Îngilîzî)

In summary

From Middle English defiaunce, from Old French desfiance, from desfier. By surface analysis, defy + -ance.

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