defiance

Meaning

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

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/
Etymology

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

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