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Defiant
Dih-FY-uhnt
/dɪˈfaɪʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
defiant
Dictionary meaning
Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force.
Examples
- Brought up to be aggressive and defiant.
Synonyms: noncompliant
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