English dictionary

defiance

/d/I/'f/aI//@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

noun.attribute

Synonyms rebelliousness

Source: WordNet 3.0
a hostile challenge

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a defiant act

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat.

noun

Source: webster1913