defiance
Meaning
- The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
- Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
- A challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
Synonyms
just for fun
out of spite
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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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