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de⋅fi⋅ant
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ənt
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–adjective
characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging:
a defiant attitude.
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Origin:
1830–40;
< F
défiant,
OF, prp. of
defier
to
defy
;
see
-ant
Related forms:
de⋅fi⋅ant⋅ly,
adverb
de⋅fi⋅ant⋅ness,
noun
Synonyms:
insubordinate, contumacious, refractory, recalcitrant, rebellious, insolent; daring.
Antonyms:
obedient.
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de·fi·ant
(dĭ-fī'ənt)
adj. Marked by defiance; boldly resisting.
de·fi'ant·ly
adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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